15.E Rigging Hardware
(Excludes Reeving Hardware). (Includes all detachable rigging hardware used for load-handling activities). > See also "Rigging Hardware" in Appendix Q. All rigging hardware must be constructed, installed, used, inspected and maintained in accordance with ASME B30.26.
Inspecting Hardware
15.E.01 All rigging hardware must be inspected for defects prior to use on each shift and periodically as necessary during use to ensure that it is safe.
Note: Periodic inspections must be documented and must not exceed 1 year. The frequency must be based on frequency of shackle use, severity of service conditions and nature of load-handling activities. Guidelines: for normal service is yearly; for severe service is monthly to quarterly; and for special service is as recommended by a qualified person. Defective rigging equipment must be removed from service. Inspections must be in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and at a minimum must address:
- Wear greater than 10%;
- Deformations (straightness, nominal opening tolerances);
- That manufacturer appropriate connectors are used (i.e., never replace a shackle pin with a bolt).
15.E.02 Rigging hardware must not be painted once purchased. While the painting of rigging gear for identification is common, USACE considers this an unacceptable practice that constitutes a dangerous condition. Painting of hardware can potentially cover defects creating an unsafe condition.
15.E.03 Drums, sheaves, and pulleys must be smooth and free of surface defects that may damage rigging. In addition, drums, sheaves, or pulleys having eccentric bores, cracked hubs, spokes, or flanges must be removed from service.
15.E.04 Connections, fittings, fastenings, and attachments used with rigging must be of good quality, of proper size and strength, and must be installed in accordance with recommendations of the manufacturer.
15.E.05 Job hooks, shop hooks and links, makeshift fasteners formed from bolts and rods, and other similar attachments must not be used.
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