When an adaptor sits in the grey area, you have two choices: 1. Take a reasoned view that it is not a lifting accessory 2. Treat it conservatively as if it is Both can be valid, if properly justified. What is not acceptable is guessing. Even where classification is unclear: the load path still matters structural integrity still matters testing still matters Because regardless of labels, failure looks the same. Good decisions here come from combining: legal understanding engineering judgement real-world testing Grey area does not mean no standard. #LiftingEngineering #SafetyCulture #RiskManagement #LOLER #PUWER #EngineeringJudgement #ComplianceStrategy #MachineSafety #WorkplaceSafety #DesignEngineering
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