Is it acceptable to use homemade rigging gear for lifting light loads?

Using homemade rigging gear for lifting light loads is not acceptable due to several safety and reliability concerns. Homemade rigging, unless rigorously designed, fabricated, and tested to meet applicable safety standards, can pose significant risks.

Standard rigging equipment is manufactured to specific safety standards that ensure it can handle loads safely without failure. Homemade gear often lacks these design considerations, which can lead to catastrophic failures when loads are lifted. Additionally, even lighter loads can shift or create unexpected dynamic forces that a homemade setup may not be able to handle effectively.

Furthermore, considerations regarding material strength, wear, and tear, as well as appropriate safety factors built into commercial rigging, are crucial for ensuring the safety of personnel involved in lifting operations. As a result, using commercial, certified rigging gear is always the preferred and acceptable practice for ensuring safe lifting operations.