Brace fasteners not tightened or inspected

Loose or unverified brace fasteners are a stop-and-report item. Tight-looking hardware is not the same as verified hardware.

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Stop if

Ask whenever brace location, anchor, angle, attachment, or clearance changes.

Watch out

Do not modify or copy bracing/rigging from another area just because it looks similar.

Check

Check whether hardware was installed per the approved detail.
Do not guess torque, anchor embedment, or fastener substitution.
Mark and photo the fastener condition for foreman/qualified verification.

Steps

Check whether hardware was installed per the approved detail.
Do not guess torque, anchor embedment, or fastener substitution.
Mark and photo the fastener condition for foreman/qualified verification.

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