- Pipe stakes must be placed on the trailer and chained at the base. (Green in Figure 1)
- Dunnage at the base of the load must have blocking to prevent rolling.
- Once the pipe is loaded the load should be choked with two 2-inch portable straps. One on each end. (yellow strap in Figure 1).
- Load is then secured with two tiedowns in the first 5 feet of the load, then one strap every 8 foot for the remainder of the load.
- An additional strap should be placed at the rear of the load within the last five feet of the load.
Points to Remember:
- Pipe stakes are required and must be chained at the base.
- Be sure the blocking on the dunnage is nailed in properly.
- Pipe can roll when the straps are released. Be sure to watch the load when taking the straps off before unloading. Release the strap to the forward most or rearward most part of the load last so that you can get away from falling cargo.
- Remember proper securement means every piece must have direct downward pressure from a tie-down, a block of dunnage, or another piece of cargo.
| Figure 1: Pyramid pipe load showing the chocks (red) pipe stakes (green), choke strap (yellow), and securement (orange) over the load. |