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Working load limit

Also known as WLL, rated capacity.

The maximum load a component is authorized to support in a specified application and configuration.

Safety notes

  • WLL is not breaking strength; use the manufacturer marking and governing standard, account for angles, environment, wear, dynamics, and the weakest component in the load path.
  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

WLL is not breaking strength; use the manufacturer marking and governing standard, account for angles, environment, wear, dynamics, and the weakest component in the load path.

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Sources

  1. Published Technical Standards · Entertainment Services and Technology Association
  2. Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs · Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Educational reference only. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, employer, venue, and production context.