PART XI SCAFFOLDS, STAGES AND WORK PLATFORMS — Wire rope suspension

provide a safety factor of at least 10, based on the ratio of the manufacturer's rated breaking strength of the wire rope on the load on the rope due to the static load;

be a type recommended for that use by the rope manufacturer, and recommended for use by the hoist manufacturer; and

be continuous and unspliced, except for terminal eye-splices or other types of terminal connections required under Part XV, but fold back eyes secured by only a pressed metal sleeve shall only be used where the sleeve manufacturer approves the use of the sleeve for this application, and the eyes are made in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction and proof tested.