What is the maximum angle allowed for a doubled rope sling when rigging?

The maximum angle allowed for a doubled rope sling typically is 60 degrees. This is important to understand because as the angle increases beyond this limit, the effective load capacity of the sling can significantly decrease due to the increased tension on the rope caused by the angle.

In a rigging context, maintaining a 60-degree angle or less helps distribute the load more evenly across the sling and minimizes the risk of the sling failing due to excessive tension. It's critical for safe rigging operations to adhere to this angle to ensure that the rigging setup is within safe working limits and to prevent accidents.

This guidance can be supported by industry standards and best practices that emphasize maintaining safe angles to ensure the integrity of the rigging system and the safety of personnel involved.