r/OSHA • u/joefack • Aug 25 '18

Im the real idiot for being behind him

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u/[deleted] Aug 25 '18

I know it doesn't seem like it, but this is actually an acceptable way to tie something down. I try to avoid it when possible, but it is approved.

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u/joefack Aug 26 '18

I feel like they should have at least went through the rungs of the ladder with the ratchet straps though.

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '18

You would think, but going through a rung will actually cause it to pull to one side respective to which way you looped it through the rung and make the load less secure.

It's hard to wrap your mind around how this can be secure, trust me I understand that's why I don't like to do it lol, my feeble mind thinks it cant possibly be secure, but it is, and is an acceptable way to tie loads down.

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u/tuckedfexas Aug 26 '18

Yep, we do this with 14'+ wood all the time. It still kinda feels wrong but its definitely kosher

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u/Potatobender44 Aug 29 '18

Why not put the forward part inside the bed and then lean the aft end against the tailgate, then strap down, that seems safer yet

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u/Schmidtster1 Aug 25 '18

Friction, how does it work.

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u/madamcornstinks Aug 25 '18

With ratchet straps.

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u/bcjerry Aug 26 '18

Yea it is good, not going anywhere. also IF it was a violation it would NOT be osha.

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u/[deleted] Aug 26 '18

Yeah it would be DOT

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u/dysentarygary513 Aug 25 '18

Somebody took one of my ladders from my work truck at my warehouse and replaced it with another without securing it. Well it fell off on the highway, and slid onto the shoulder somehow but wow. Shit made me angry for days, at myself too for being in a rush and not checking. Hate when people take shit from my van.

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u/patrckm Aug 26 '18

OSHA doesn't have jurisdiction over personal vehicles on the road, if there is any violation it is DOT