Reducing the risk of injury from spring-assisted folding stakes on log transport trailers

Adjusting the spring tensions of folding stakes on log transport trailers can result in serious injuries if not done properly. This bulletin describes how spring-assisted folding stakes work, the hazards associated with them, and what employers and contractors can do to reduce the risks to workers.

Publication Date: Sep 2019 File type: PDF (1 MB) Asset type: Safety Bulletin Reference: WS 2019-10