• Safety

  • Tarping a Flatbed Load is a Dangerous Task and Increases Liability

  • The company requiring a load to be tarped is accountable for the safety of the individuals tarping the load, regardless of where the tarping takes place. Most flatbed loads have to be tarped - and that involves manual tarping, increasing the risk of injury.

  • The Four Most Frequent Work-Related Fatal Events 1992-2007Click graph image for a larger viewLiability hazards associated with tarping:

    • Climbing onto a load
    • Unfolding and pulling tarps on top of the load
    • Working in adverse weather conditions
    • Slipping on plastic wrapped pallets, especially when wet
    • Adjusting for load size and shape
    • Working on loads with empty pockets and unbridged spaces
    • Working without assistance
    • Working in the dark