Includes interpretations May 2006 through October 2009

Volume B30.26 includes provisions that apply to the construction, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of detachable rigging hardware used for load-handling activities in conjunction with equipment described in other volumes of the B30 Standard. This hardware includes shackles, links, rings, swivels, turnbuckles, eyebolts, hoist rings, wire rope clips, wedge sockets, rigging blocks, and load-indicating devices. Detachable hardware used in applications other than those detailed in this Volume shall only be used in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer or a qualified person.