Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Act, Regulation and Code 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.26-2015, Chapter 26-2 Adjustable Hardware

Manufacturer's specifications for the type and style of Eyebolt.

Manufacturer's referenced standards

If a user is not competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts they must have direct supervision from a competent worker

If not competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts do users have direct supervision

Do you have documented policies and procedures in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts.

An employer must identify responsibilities for the user of an Eyebolt

Have Supervisors taken all precautions to protect the health and safety of every worker under the Supervisors supervision.

Have Suppliers ensured the equipment supplied is in a safe operating condition, and that it complies with this Act, regulation and the OHS Code  

What are the manufacturer's design factors for the Eyebolt you are using

An Eyebolt must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark

An Eyebolt must be marked with its size or rated load

An Eyebolt must be marked with its grade if alloy

Manufacturer's specifications for the Eyebolts must be available to users

Where are your manufacturer's specifications for the Eyebolts kept ?

How do you ensure users are familiar with the manufacturer's specifications ?

All new Eyebolts shall have an initial inspection completed by a designated person

Prior to and during use all Eyebolts shall have a frequent inspection completed by a designated person

All Eyebolts must have a periodic inspection completed by a designated person

Weld spatter or arc strikes

Other conditions, including visible damage

Misconception 1. If you have attended a training course you are a competent rigger.

Training is only one part of being competent to carry out your job, you must also be adequately qualified and have sufficient experience.

Misconception 2. Eyebolt capacities remain constant at all angles.

Only shouldered eyebolts shall be used for angular loading. When used for angular loading, the shoulder shall be flush and securely tightened against the load. The working load limit (WLL) must be reduced

Misconception 3. Eyebolts must be marked with a rated load.

Each eyebolt shall be durably marked by the manufacturer to show, name or trademark of manufacturer, size or rated load, and grade for alloy eyebolts.

Misconception 4. Eyebolts can be stacked on multiple shims or washers.

When using eyebolts for angular load handling, the plane of the eyebolts shall be aligned with the direction of pull. Steel flat washers may be used under the shoulder to position the plane of the eye.

Misconception 5. All eyebolts have the same temperature ratings.

The temperature rating of eyebolts varies depending on the material the eyebolt is made from and the manufacturer. Refer to manufacturers specifications for temperature restrictions  

Misconception 6. If a piece of equipment is received/purchased with eyebolts attached, they can be used for lifting the equipment because the manufacturer of the product has installed them.

This is not always the case, sometimes eyebolts are installed just for maintaining or stripping the piece of equipment and are not designed to lift the whole object. In many cases the eyebolts attached do not meet the requirements of the ASME standard and do not have the required design factors.