The ____ factor is a ratio of the projected load (i.e., rescuers, equipment, and patient) on the system, including ropes and hardware.

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The system safety factor takes into account the weight of all the equipment and personnel on the rope system, in addition to the patient. This is an important consideration in rope rescue operations to ensure that the system can safely support the weight without any failure or catastrophic collapse. Slope, staging, and landing are not directly related to the load capacity of the rope system.

The ____ Factor Is a Ratio of the Projected Load