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Según las Offshore Safety Regulations,

3.14.6 Lifeline Specifications
a) Lifelines of either:
i. stranded stainless steel wire
ii. HMPE (Dyneema o similar)
b) The minimum diameter is specified in table 8 below
c) Stainless steel lifelines shall be uncoated and used without close-fitting sleeving, however, temporary sleeving may be fitted provided it is regularly removed for inspection.
d) A lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the gap it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4”). This lanyard shall be replaced annually
e) All components of the lifeline enclosure system shall have a breaking strength no less than the lifeline
f) When HMPE is used, it shall be protected from chafe and spliced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures

El Dyneema tiene la pega de que donde roza se rompe. El cable de acero, tiene que ser descubierto para que se vea fácilmente si se rompe algún hilo y hay que renovarlo.