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Working with ratchet straps can be dangerous. When properly secured, the ratchet strap is under a great load, and frayed, cut, or improperly secured ratchet straps can snap. Here’s exactly how you can safely use a ratchet strap and not die, get maimed, or lose a finger—hopefully.

Here's How to Use a Ratchet Strap

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Lay out the strap and the handle.

Grip the handle and pull the release. 

Open the handle until it can be laid flat. 

Take the loose strap and insert the end without the hook into the slot. Pull it through until you have your desired length.

Close the handle. 

Attach the hook, attached to the handle to your anchor point.

Attach the hook on the opposite end to the second anchor point.

Open and close the handle repeatedly until you build tension in the ratchet strap and your cargo is safely secured.