How To Secure Structural Steel

General Rules

• Steel-on-steel isn't acceptable.
• The bottom layer of the load should have the widest dimension of the load.
• Chains should be used on all structural steel, plate steel, and beam loads.
• Softeners may be used under the chains for steel susceptible to damage.
• Four inch straps with a rated capacity of 12.000 pounds or greater in good condition may be supplemented in addition to the required chains and binders.
• Steel beams (i.e., "H" or "I" beams) should be blocked in the web and wedged between flanges.
• It's recommended that loads be configured so cargo and lashing remain inside the trailer dimension.

• All products must be secured. Objects on top of structural steel or tucked inside of square tubing is unacceptable.

Dunnage

• Hardwood is preferable for dunnaging and bracing steel loads, however a good quality fir or better is acceptable.
• Multiple pieces of dunnage must be firmly nailed to each other.
• Pallets should not be used as dunnage.
• Cross beams should span the entire width of the load when possible.