For multi-leg slings, sling load calculations should ensure individual legs are not overloaded, especially when connected to which type of loads?

• A. asymmetrical
• B. extreme
• C. oversized
• D. symmetrical

Answer: (A)

When a sling has multiple legs, the force each leg carries depends on how the load is attached. If the load is asymmetrical, the legs don’t share the weight evenly, so some legs will take more force than others. That makes it essential to calculate the load on each leg individually and verify that every leg stays within its rated capacity, considering the attachment geometry and sling angles. If the load were symmetrical, the distribution would be even, making overload on a single leg less likely under the same total load. Extreme or oversized describe the overall size or magnitude of the load, not how the load is distributed among the legs, so the critical factor for preventing overload is the asymmetrical nature of the load.