Terms, definitions and abbreviations

Breaking load (breaking force)

The maximum load reached during a static tensile test to destruction of a lifting component or
lifting accessories. Destruction is understood as actual breakage or failure to sustain a load due to
parts disconnecting as result of deformation.

Crane
Lifting appliance whereby the load can be moved horizontally in one or more directions, in addition
to vertical movement.

Lay down area

Deck area for temporary storage of loads and equipment.

Lifting accessories
Components or equipment used between the lifting appliance and the load or on the load to grip it
which is not an integrated part of the lifting appliance.

Lifting appliance
Machine or device used for vertical movement of a load, with or without horizontal movement.

Lifting components
Components used as integral parts of lifting appliances and/or as part of lifting accessories.

Lifting equipment
Common term for all equipment covered by the scope of NORSOK R-002.

Lifting operation
All administrative and operational activities before, during and after a load is moved and until the
lifting equipment is ready for a new load.

Lifting point load

(PLP)
Heaviest loaded lifting point which is normally the point closest to center of gravity (CoG). This
point has a maximum vertical reaction for design.

Lifting zone
Space between the working area and the maximum lifting height.

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