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Reflective Webbing Reflective Webbing has been woven for years but was always very expensive, often 5x the price of comparable strength, standard webbings. Recently, industrial use of the reflective material has built up a large enough volume, economies of scale allow a generally broader use where it had been previously over-priced.  We now see premium priced webbing offer reflectivity at a 1.5 multiple, far less than the prices in the past.Reflective web is an ideal solution as a visible tie down for underground utility workers, on flatbed ratchet strap assemblies while hauling at night, used on straps in enclosed auto hauling trailers or...

One of the most under-discussed topics of Proper Load Securement regards the Center of Gravity after your Vehicle has been Loaded. By now, drivers understand the force of gravity and how the 'G's pull in each direction: By now, this should be well understood from your training and from your driving experiences.  However, the 'feel' of these forces change as transported load moves the vehicle's Center of Gravity.  More often than not, the Center of Gravity of a loaded vehicle rises, that is the point is higher and it is slightly further back, toward the rear of the vehicle.It is becoming more...

Here at RatchetStrap.com, as we travel around the US, we are seeing an uptick in safety-conscious workers. One example is using Ratchet Straps as Insurance against accidental tipping of Stationary Products, like slabs of granite. Accidental tipping of equipment or falling product can occur at job sites or places of business and safe business owners and supervisors are training workers to look out for safety hazards and take the initiative to minimize or eliminate the hazards with common sense solutions.  The use of commonly found ratchet straps to hold granite slabs to a display rack is safe, inexpensive insurance and good business....

Today’s advice is to know what you’re doing when you tie down heavy cargo, like vehicles on trailers being pulled behind SUV’s.  RatchetStrap.com will post the proper way to secure vehicles on a trailer.

Tarps can be heavy and awkward; choose the right tarp for the job to control the size, weight, and strength needed to handle it. Use mechanical aids to apply and remove tarps. When moving the tarp by hand, use good body mechanics. Face the tarp, keep your back straight and pull the tarp out with your hands at about waist height. Avoid twisting or pulling down with your arms overhead.  Keep a firm grip on the tarp to prevent slipping. Spread your feet, shoulder-width apart and stagger them slightly for the most power and stability. Watch for surface winds or...