Overview

This briefing will address the importance of eliminating multiple points of failure, especially human, by implementing best practices for specification of self-centering shackle technology. These best practices will help safety engineers, equipment operators and workers mitigate significant safety concerns resulting from misuse of shackles, lack of cable symmetry while meeting OSHA rigging standards put forth in ASME B30.26 and federal standards outlines in RR-C-271H. In addition, this session will address current and future BAA/TAA compliance requirements for procurement on CONUS and OCONUS US federal projects.

This briefing is recommended for:

- Engineers responsible for rigging specifications

- Safety personnel and management

- Rigging contractors

- Procurement personnel responsible for rigging hardware

- Rigging supply personnel   

- OSHA safety and compliance personnel

Important: This briefing uses a Zoom-based communication connection via your network. This briefing will be accessible via phone if you are unable to connect online and recorded versions will be distributed with closed-caption for the hearing impaired. Instructions for login will be provided upon registration.