Rope Services Direct – How to use a Ratchet Strap from Dale Shaw on Vimeo.

Securing loads safely is essential – regardless of whether you’re a small business owner simply transporting loads by van, or working with larger fleets of trucks or lorries. If loads aren’t anchored correctly, the results can be damage to items, vehicle accidents, injury and even death; all it takes is the need to break sharply or a tight turn to cause havoc.

This video from Rope Services Direct runs through a step-by-step guide to using ratchet straps safely, and properly securing loads for transportation.

As part of their advice, they add: “Be careful not to use your ratchet strap on sharp edges”, and they recommend either using protection/cover on the webbing or simply avoiding the edges altogether. This company are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of ratchet straps, wire ropes and other related products for industry – so take note of their professional advice!