Moving Company Employee Training Course | Professional Mover Training from the Professional Movers at Stumpf Moving & Storage - How To Undo & Release a Ratchet Strap - Professional Load Securement & Strapping Tips

How To Undo and Release a Ratchet Strap. How to Use a Ratchet Strap. Professional Load Securement and Strapping Tips. In this video Sean teaches you how to use a ratchet strap to secure furniture in a fully loaded moving truck, U-Haul, or box truck. Sean then goes on to explain how to release or undo a ratchet strap so that you can unload the items that you have just secured. Properly securing your loaded belongings is extremely important to keep your load from shifting as you drive. A properly secured load will keep your belongings from becoming damaged and prevent accidents from the loss of a load. Finally, properly securing your load will keep other drivers on the road around you safe. It is not just a good idea to secure your loaded truck, it is mandated by law. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - Ratchet Straps Explained (Types of connectors and how to use them.) 01:40 - How to use an E-Track connector. 02:07 - How to tighten (crank down) and secure a ratchet strap. 03:13 - How to undo and release a ratchet strap. 03:34 - How and where to purchase ratchet straps. 03:43 - How to undo, release, and disconnect a ratchet strap used to secure cargo in a truck. 04:22 - Close up instructions: "How to undo, release, and disconnect a ratchet strap." 04:41 - Close up instructions: "How to tighten (crank down) and secure a ratchet strap." 04:52 - The end. Please "LIKE" the video and subscribe for more videos like this! There are many laws that govern the securement of loaded vehicles. Please refer to your local, state, and federal laws before transporting anything. For example, this excerpt from Title 75 of Pennsylvania's vehicle code: § 4903. Securing loads in vehicles: (a) General rule. - No vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless the vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping. (b) Fastening load. - Every load on a vehicle shall be fastened so as to prevent the load or covering from becoming loose, detached or in any manner a hazard to other users of the highway.... etc. The full text can be found in Title 75 of Pennsylvania's vehicle code under 4903, Securing loads in vehicles. More load securement rules from the federal government can be found on the FMCSA website linked here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/cargo-securement/cargo-securement-rules This video was created by the professionals at Stumpf Moving and Storage to shed light on the moving industry. Please hit that like button for us, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more moving tips! RACHET STRAPS: 1.) E-Track Fitting Ratchet Tie Down Strap: https://amzn.to/3tJby28 2.) 4 pack, light cargo 300lb Working Load / 900lb Break Strength: https://amzn.to/46pEr2F 3.) Flat Hook Ratchet Straps (10 Pack) Heavy Duty Ratchet Strap, 10,000lbs Break Strength: https://amzn.to/3yofwQn 4.) E-Track Heavy Duty Rachet Straps (8 Pack) 4400LBS: https://amzn.to/3WpfbVx 5.) J HOOK Ratchet Strap (6 Pack) 5000LB: https://amzn.to/3LHawJW 6.) Heavy Duty Ratchet Strap (4 Pack) 3000lbs: https://amzn.to/4foapjM “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” Disclaimer: The information contained within this video is part of the Stumpf Moving and Storage new employee training course. This course is designed to teach our new employees how to professionally prepare and load furniture into a moving truck. All video educational sessions are accompanied by extensive hands-on training. Stumpf Moving and Storage makes no representation or warranty, express or implied. Your use of the site, video, and information within is at your own risk. Further, this site may contain links to third party content, which we do not warrant, endorse, or assume liability for. We never recommend moving or packing anything yourself. We always recommend hiring a licensed and trained professional to pack, load, and transport anything you need moved. This content is for entertainment purposes only, so do not try this at home. For more information on who we are and the services we provide, you can follow the links below! 👇 www.stumpfmovingandstorage.com http://www.instagram.com/stumpfmoving https://m.facebook.com/StumpfMovingandStorage/ #ratchetstrap #moving #movingtips #movinghelp #movinghack #movinghacks #FurnitureSecurement #LoadSecurement #UHaul #BoxTruck #MovingTruck #MovingHacks #StrappingTips #DIYMove #promovingtips #stumpfmovingandstorage #stumpfmoving#pittsburgh #pittsburghmovers #movingtruck #pittsburghrealestate #movepgh #movingpgh #movepittsburgh #eastendpgh #pittsburghmovingcompany #pittsburghrelocationspecialist #pittsburghmovingservice #pghliving #pittsburghliving #movingandstorage #moverslife #movingtopittsburgh#professionalmover #movingcompany