5.3.2 Pulling Application

A pulling application is any application where, a load supported on level or inclined planes where the removal of the pulling force or a failure of the pulling mechanism or pulling medium results either in no movement of the load, or a movement that cannot result in a significant hazard.

Thus, if for example a load were being ‘pulled’ up an incline on wheels it would be regarded for the purpose of this section as a lifting application as, in the event of a failure, the load would descend the incline under gravity.