Turnbuckle

Hazards

• An adjustable threaded fitting used to tension compatible rigging or bracing assemblies.

Controls

• Prevent unscrewing, side load, overload, mismatched threads, and hidden engagement loss.

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

Prevent unscrewing, side load, overload, mismatched threads, and hidden engagement loss.

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