Section R. 408.11905 - Definitions; SRule 1905.
(1) "Safety factor" means the ratio of the breaking strength of a piece of material or object to the maximum designed load or stress applied when in use.(2) "Side loading" means a load applied at an angle to the vertical plane of the boom.(3) "Standby" means not to be in regular service, but used intermittently or occasionally as required.(4) "Standing rope" means a supporting rope which maintains a constant distance between points of attachment to the 2 components connected by the rope.(5) "Structural competence" means the ability of a machine and its components to withstand the stresses imposed by applied loads.(6) "Swing" means the rotation of a mast or boom for movement of loads in a horizontal direction about the axis of rotation.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.11905