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Shackles.

(1) Pins must be connected to the choking eye of the sling when a shackle is used in a choker hitch.

(2) Screw pins must be:

(a) Fully engaged, with the shoulder in contact with the shackle body (see Figure 16, Typical Shackle Components).

(b) Rigged in a way that keeps the pin from unscrewing while in use.

(3) Cotter pins must be kept in good working condition.

(4) If the shackle is side loaded, you must reduce the rated load, according to the recommendations of the manufacturer or a qualified person (see Figure 17, Side Loading).

Note:

See Figure 18, Shackle Types, for examples of types of shackles covered by this rule.

Figure 16

Typical Shackle Components

Figure 17

Side Loading

Side Loading Angle, deg.	% Rated Load Reduction
In-line (0) to 5	None
6 to 45	30%
46 to 90	50%
Over 90	Not permitted unless authorized by manufacturer or qualified person

Figure 18

Shackle Types

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. WSR 16-09-085, § 296-155-33905, filed 4/19/16, effective 5/20/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060 and chapter 49.17 RCW, and 29 C.F.R. 1926, Subpart CC. WSR 13-02-068, § 296-155-33905, filed 12/31/12, effective 2/1/13.]