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.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Act, Regulation and Code 2021 |
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers B30.26-2015, Chapter 26-1 Shackles |
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Manufacturer's specifications for the type and style of Shackle. |
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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 Shackles. |
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Can you prove users are competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Shackles ? |
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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 |
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If not competent in the selection, inspection, cautions to personnel, effects of environments, and rigging practices associated with Shackles 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 Shackles ? |
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An employer must identify responsibilities for the user of a Shackle |
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The use of Shackles can create hazardous situations |
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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 Shackle you are using ? |
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A Shackle Body must be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark |
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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 |
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A Shackle Pin must be marked with its grade, material type or rated load | Read Details |
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 ? |
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How does your company monitor the training requirements for Shackles ? |
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How have users been trained in the requirements for Shackles ? |
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Training records should be kept to show users were trained in the requirements of Shackles |
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Manufacturer's specifications for the Shackle must be available to users |
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Where are your manufacturer's specifications for the Shackle 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 Shackles ? |
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Have users identified the hazards associated with the use of Shackles ? |
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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 |
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Prior to and during use all Shackles shall have a frequent inspection completed by a designated person |
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How often are frequent inspections completed ? |
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What must be checked on a frequent inspection ? |
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All Shackles must have a periodic inspection completed by a designated person |
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How often are periodic inspections completed ? |
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What must be checked on a periodic inspection ? |
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How does your company identify a Shackle has had a periodic inspection ? |
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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 |
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Shackle identification illegible |
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Evidence of heat damage |
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How much heat damage is allowed ? |
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Weld spatter or arc strikes |
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How much weld spatter is allowed ? |
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Pitting or corrosion |
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How much pitting and corrosion is allowed ? |
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Bent, twisted, distorted, stretched, elongated, cracked, or broken load-bearing components. |
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Nicks or gouges |
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Reduction in Pin or Body diameter |
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How much reduction is allowed ? |
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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 |
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Unauthorized repair |
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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 |
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Rated loads cannot be exceeded |
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Do not stand or pass under a suspended load |
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Do not ride on a shackle |
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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 |
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Will the shackle be side loaded ? | Read Details |
Can the shackle be side loaded ? |
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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 ? |
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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 |
Are shackles subjected to corrosive action ? |
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Are shackles subjected to moisture ? | Read Details |
Are shackles stored correctly when not in use ? |
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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. 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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
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
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