Practice question

Why should ropes never be used as the primary securing method for heavy steel coils or machinery?

  1. Ropes do not have sufficient tensile strength or tensioning capabilities to restrain heavy, dense loads
  2. UK laws ban the carrying of ropes on flatbed vehicles
  3. Ropes cause chemical reactions with steel under tension
  4. Ropes interfere with the vehicle's ABS electrical circuits

Answer: A — Ropes do not have sufficient tensile strength or tensioning capabilities to restrain heavy, dense loads

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