Safety factor for material handling

[legner]

I need an appropriate safety factor for the design of a steel "basket" which will be used in a material handling application (lifting parts). My first thought was 4.0, but I have not been able to find a reference to back that up, even on OSHA's web site.<br>
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- Joe Legner

 

[concacc]

OSHA requires a safety factor of 5:1 for all lifting hardware. This safety factor is found in OSHA Part 1910.<br>