- Secure the front row of pallets with two 4-inch straps.
- Secure the rear row of pallets with two 4-inch straps.
- All pallets between the front and rear pallets are then secured with a single 4-inch strap.
- Use two additional straps in an X pattern over the front of the load and in the rear of the load to prevent shifting.
Points to Remember:
- Any pallet that is unblocked (not touching something in on the front side of the pallet) needs to be secured with 2 straps.
- Pallets that are not wrapped in plastic, such as shingles, must be checked to ensure that every piece on the pallet has downward pressure from a strap, blocking, or another piece of cargo. Sometimes the top layer on pallets must be moved to get down pressure on each piece.
| Figure 1: Load of 10 pallets secured with two straps over the front and rear bundles, then one strap over the center bundles (yellow). Cross straps to prevent shifting are shown in orange. |