Otsikutega varustatud terastrosside koormusvaruteguri peab valima sellise, mis tagab piisava ohutuse, üldjuhul on see 5; trossides ei tohi olla pleissimiskohti ega silmuseid mujal kui otstes.
... the working coefficient of the metallic rope/rope-end combination is chosen so as to guarantee an adequate level of safety; this coefficient is, as a general rule, equal to five. Ropes must not comprise any splices or loops other than at their ends ...