Take A Quiz

Product Resource Information

Scope

THE ALBERTA OH&S ACT, REGULATION AND CODE 2018, THE ASME B30.26-2015 STANDARD AND MANUFACTURERS OF SHACKLES ALL STATE THAT USERS OF SHACKLES MUST BE TRAINED IN THE SELECTION, INSPECTION, CAUTIONS TO PERSONNEL, EFFECTS OF ENVIRONMENTS AND RIGGING PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SHACKLES. FAILURES DUE TO MISSUSE HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATH. THIS SECTION WILL PROVIDE YOU INFORMATION ON THE SAFE USE OF SHACKLES.

Legislation, Standards and Specifications

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

Read Details

American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.26-2015, Chapter 26-1 Shackles

Read Details

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

Read Details

Manufacturer's referenced standards

Read Details

Employer, Worker, User, Supervisor and Supplier Responsibilities

Users must be trained in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Shackles.

Read Details

Can you prove users are competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Shackles ?

Read Details

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

Read Details

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

Read Details

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

Read Details

An employer must identify responsibilities for the user of a Shackle

Read Details

The use of Shackles can create hazardous situations

Read Details

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

Read Details

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

Read Details

Design Factors

What are the manufacturer's design factors for the Shackle you are using ?

Read Details

Markings

A Shackle Body must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark

Read Details
A Shackle Body must be marked with its rated load Read Details
A Shackle Body must be marked with its size Read Details

A Shackle Pin must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark

Read Details
A Shackle Pin must be marked with its grade, material type or rated load Read Details

Training

It is important that all Shackle users be knowledgeable about the safe and proper use, application of Shackles, be thoroughly familiar with the manufacturer's recommendations, and safety material provided with each product. In addition all Shackle users need to be aware of their responsibilities outlined in all applicable standards, regulations and policies

What are the training requirements for Shackle users ?

Read Details

How does your company monitor the training requirements for Shackles ?

Read Details

How have users been trained in the requirements for Shackles ?

Read Details

Training records should be kept to show users were trained in the requirements of Shackles

Read Details

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

Read Details

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

Read Details

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

Read Details

Have employers identified hazards associated with the use of Shackles ?

Read Details

Have users identified the hazards associated with the use of Shackles ?

Read Details

Inspection Requirements

There are 3 types of inspection that are required to be carried out on Shackles, these are Initial, Frequent and Periodic

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

Read Details

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

Read Details

How often are frequent inspections completed ?

Read Details

What must be checked on a frequent inspection ?

Read Details

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

Read Details

How often are periodic inspections completed ?

Read Details

What must be checked on a periodic inspection ?

Read Details

How does your company identify a Shackle has had a periodic inspection ?

Read Details

Removal Criteria

A Shackle must be removed from service if any of the following criteria deems that the Shackle is not fit for use.

Shackle identification missing

Read Details

Shackle identification illegible

Read Details

Evidence of heat damage

Read Details

How much heat damage is allowed ?

Read Details

Weld spatter or arc strikes

Read Details

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 in Pin or Body diameter

Read Details

How much reduction is allowed ?

Read Details
Incomplete pin engagement Read Details
How must the pin be engaged ? Read Details
Excessive thread damage Read Details
How much thread damage is allowed ? Read Details

Other conditions, including visible damage

Read Details

Unauthorized repair

Read Details

Selection, Limitations and Use

All Shackle users must be aware that their Shackle capacity may change depending on the sling angle, angle of loading, and environment it is used in.

Damaged shackles 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 shackle

Read Details
Screw Pin threads must be fully engaged, tight and shouldered with the body Read Details
Where designed Cotter Pins must be used and maintained correctly Read Details
Shackles must be protected against sharp edges, corners or protrusions Read Details

Shock loading must be avoided

Read Details
Will the shackle be side loaded ? Read Details

Can the shackle be side loaded ?

Read Details
What are the rated load limitation when used at angles ? Read Details
Will multiple slings be used on the shackle ? Read Details
Can multiple slings be used on the shackle ? Read Details
What style of shackle is being used ? Read Details
Is the shackle style correct for the application ? Read Details
Will the shackle be used to form a choke hitch ? Read Details
Can the shackle be used to form a choke hitch ? Read Details
Will the shackle be subjected to mechanical damage ? Read Details
Will loads be rested on the shackle long-term ? Read Details

Will the shackle be dragged on the floor or an abrasive surfaces ?

Read Details
What is the minimum and maximum temperatures the shackle can be exposed to ? Read Details
Will the shackle be effected by exposure to chemicals ? Read Details

Maintenance

Are shackles subjected to corrosive action ?

Read Details
Are shackles subjected to moisture ? Read Details

Are shackles stored correctly when not in use ?

Read Details

Misconceptions

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.

Read Details

Misconception 2. On a screw pin shackle, the screw pin should be turned back after the shoulder makes contact with the shackle body.

The screw pin threads shall be fully engaged and tight, and the shoulder should be in contact with the shackle body.

Read Details

Misconception 3. The cotter pin of a bolt type shackle can be replaced with a spring clip or wire.

Repairs, alterations, or modifications shall be as specified by the shackle manufacturer or a qualified person. Replacement parts, such as pins, shall meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer's specifications.

Read Details

Misconception 4. A shackles marked size is the diameter of the pin.

This is most probably the most common misconception, the size marked on the body on the shackle referes to the diameter of the shackle body not the diameter of the pin, the pin in almost every case is greater in diameter than the body.

Read Details

Misconception 5. Shackles can make contact with the load when lifting at angles.

Contact with sharp edges that could damage the shackle should be avoided

Read Details

Competency Evaluation

This evaluation form can be used as a demonstration or knowledge based competency of a workers understanding of a Shackle. 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.

 

Shackle Competency Evaluation

Manufacturer and Supplier Questions

The objective of this document is to acquire information from manufacturers and suppliers to assess if the Shackles 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.

 

Shackle Manufacturer and Supplier Questions

Tool Box Talks

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.

 

Shackle Tool Box Talk

Video