THE ALBERTA OH&S ACT, REGULATION AND CODE 2018, THE ASME B30.26-2015 STANDARD AND MANUFACTURERS OF EYEBOLTS ALL STATE THAT USERS OF EYEBOLTS MUST BE TRAINED IN THE SELECTION, INSPECTION, CAUTIONS TO PERSONNEL, EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTS AND RIGGING PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EYEBOLT. FAILURES DUE TO MISSUSE HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATH. THIS SECTION WILL PROVIDE YOU INFORMATION ON THE SAFE USE OF EYEBOLTS.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Act, Regulation and Code 2021 |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.26-2015, Chapter 26-2 Adjustable Hardware |
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Manufacturer's specifications for the type and style of Eyebolt. |
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Manufacturer's referenced standards |
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Users must be trained in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts. | Read Details |
Can you prove users are competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts. | Read Details |
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 |
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If not competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts do users have direct supervision |
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Do you have documented policies and procedures in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Eyebolts. |
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An employer must identify responsibilities for the user of an Eyebolt |
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The use of Eyebolts can create hazardous situations | Read Details |
Have Supervisors taken all precautions to protect the health and safety of every worker under the Supervisors supervision. |
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Have Suppliers ensured the equipment supplied is in a safe operating condition, and that it complies with this Act, regulation and the OHS Code |
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What are the manufacturer's design factors for the Eyebolt you are using |
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An Eyebolt must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark |
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An Eyebolt must be marked with its size or rated load |
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An Eyebolt must be marked with its grade if alloy |
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It is important that all Eyebolt users be knowledgeable about the safe and proper use, application of Eyebolts, be thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's recommendations, and safety material provided with each product. In addition all Eyebolt users need to be aware of their responsibilities outlined in all applicable standards, regulations and policies
What are the training requirements for Eyebolt users ? | Read Details |
How does your company monitor the training requirements for Eyebolts ? | Read Details |
How have users been trained in the requirements for Eyebolts ? | Read Details |
Training records should be kept to show users were trained in the requirements of Eyebolts | Read Details |
Manufacturer's specifications for the Eyebolts must be available to users |
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Where are your manufacturer's specifications for the Eyebolts kept ? |
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How do you ensure users are familiar with the manufacturer's specifications ? |
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Have employers identified hazards associated with the use of Eyebolts ? | Read Details |
Have users identified the hazards associated with the use of Eyebolts ? | Read Details |
There are 3 types of inspection that are required to be carried out on Eyebolts, these are Initial, Frequent and Periodic
All new Eyebolts shall have an initial inspection completed by a designated person |
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Prior to and during use all Eyebolts shall have a frequent inspection completed by a designated person |
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How often are frequent inspections completed ? | Read Details |
What must be checked on a frequent inspection ? | Read Details |
All Eyebolts must have a periodic inspection completed by a designated person |
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How often are periodic inspections completed ? | Read Details |
What must be checked on a periodic inspection ? | Read Details |
How does your company identify an Eyebolts has had a periodic inspection ? | Read Details |
An Eyebolt must be removed from service if any of the following criteria deems that the Eyebolt is not fit for use.
Eyebolt identification missing | Read Details |
Eyebolt identification illegible | Read Details |
Evidence of heat damage | Read Details |
How much heat damage is allowed ? | Read Details |
Weld spatter or arc strikes |
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How much weld spatter is allowed ? | Read Details |
Pitting or corrosion | Read Details |
How much pitting and corrosion is allowed ? | Read Details |
Bent, twisted, distorted, stretched, elongated, cracked, or broken load-bearing components. | Read Details |
Nicks or gouges | Read Details |
Reduction of the original dimension at any point | Read Details |
How much reduction is allowed ? | Read Details |
Excessive thread damage | Read Details |
How much thread damage is allowed ? | Read Details |
Other conditions, including visible damage |
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Unauthorized repair | Read Details |
All Eyebolt users must be aware that their Eyebolt capacity may change depending on the sling angle, angle of loading, and environment it is used in.
Damaged eyebolts shall not be used | Read Details |
Rated loads cannot be exceeded | Read Details |
Do not stand or pass under a suspended load | Read Details |
Do not ride on a eyebolt | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt rotate during lifting or load-handling activities ? | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt be used in a tapped blind hole ? | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt be used in a tapped through hole ? | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt be used in an untapped through hole ? | Read Details |
Is the Eyebolt shouldered ? | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt be side loaded ? | Read Details |
Can the Eyebolt be side loaded ? | Read Details |
What are the rated load limitation when used at angles ? | Read Details |
Will multiple slings be used on the Eyebolt ? | Read Details |
Can multiple slings be used on the Eyebolt ? | Read Details |
What style of Eyebolt is being used ? | Read Details |
Is the Eyebolt style correct for the application ? | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt be subjected to mechanical damage ? | Read Details |
Shock loading must be avoided | Read Details |
What is the minimum and maximum temperatures the Eyebolt can be exposed to ? | Read Details |
Will the Eyebolt be effected by exposure to chemicals ? | Read Details |
Are Eyebolts subjected to corrosive action ? | Read Details |
Are Eyebolts subjected to moisture ? | Read Details |
Are Eyebolts stored correctly when not in use ? | Read Details |
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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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This evaluation form can be used as a demonstration or knowledge based competency of a workers understanding of an Eyebolt. It can be used by either Workers or Employers to assess their knowledge. Click on the link below to either download or print the evaluation.
Eyebolt Competency Evaluation
The objective of this document is to acquire information from manufacturers and suppliers to assess if the Eyebolts supplied are compliant to the ASME B30.26 standard, as this is the most recognized standard used in North America. Click on the link below to either download or print the questionaire.
Eyebolt Manufacturer and Supplier Questions
These Tool Box Talks can be used as part of a safety meeting that focuses on topics related to a specific job, such as workplace hazards and safe working practices. Click on the link below to either download or print the tool box talk.
Eyebolt Tool Box Talk