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Safety

Bolt-type shackle

A shackle secured by a bolt, nut, and retaining pin for longer-term connections.

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Hazards

  • A shackle secured by a bolt, nut, and retaining pin for longer-term connections.

Controls

  • Install every component and inspect load alignment, threads, nut, and cotter.

Personal protective equipment

  • Select task-specific PPE only after hazards and higher-order controls have been evaluated.

Regional considerations

  • Applicable law, permits, collective agreements, venue rules, and qualified-person decisions take precedence.

In practice

Install every component and inspect load alignment, threads, nut, and cotter.

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