1.3 DEFINITIONSFor the purposes of this code the following definitions shall apply:Contents1.3.1 Competent Person1.3.2 Factor of Safety (FOS)1.3.3 Inspection1.3.4 Lifting Accessory (rigging equipment / lifting gear / lifting tackle)1.3.5 Lifting Appliance (Lifting Device)1.3.6 Lifting Equipment1.3.7 Manufacturer1.3.8 Manufacturer’s Certificate or Statement of Conformity1.3.9 EC or UK Declaration of Conformity1.3.10 Minimum Breaking (or Failure) Load1.3.11 Multipurpose Equipment1.3.12 Operative1.3.13 Rated Capacity1.3.14 Proof or Test Load1.3.15 Report of a Thorough Examination1.3.16 Safe (Specific application) Working Load (SWL)1.3.17 Single Purpose Equipment1.3.18 Report of Test1.3.19 Verification1.3.20 Working Load Limit (WLL)