-Safety Glasses or Safety Sun Glasses are to be worn 100% of the time when tarping and untarping boxes or anytime bungee cords are being used.
Regular Inspection of Tarps: Inspect grommets, area near grommet, and seams. Inspect Grommets for rust and make sure grommet is secured within tarp fabric. If you have a bad grommets, you could be exposed to bungee cord hazards or you may loose debris while driving down the road. Remove the tarp or bungee cords from service and throw away if they are defective.
Tarp Bungee Cord Hazards:
-The hook pulls out of the user’s hand as it’s being stretched into place
-The hook disengages from the attachment point
-The attachment structure fails
-The hook straightens out
-The strap breaks
-The hook detaches from the strap
Tarp Strap Inspection & Use:
-Inspect hooks for straightening, deformation, corrosion or other damage
-Inspect strap for dry rot, cuts or nicks or other signs of damage
-Throw in Garbage if defective
-Secure the hook ends using firm grip
-Keep your face and other vulnerable body parts out of the line of fire of the strap's rebound path
-Stretch the strap to a maximum safe stretch of 50%of the length of the strap.
-Avoid over tensioning
-Store tarp straps when not in use in a dry location out of direct sunlight.