Quote Originally Posted by Robo View Post
There's alot to be said for reading real world learnt safety and experience tips.

Maybe this is the case I don't know.
It should be compulsory to have large warning print on snatch strap packaging (or storage bag would be better) with "tips" on how use one.
And a suggestion for strap size needed for the actual vehicle sizes involved in the recovery.

Thinking duty of care needs to come in here somewhere.
That being said.
Tie down points should have a warnings stamped into/near/line of sight , "tie down point only".
Tow balls for that matter also.
I work with some dumb sh#ts that would hook up to either of these and think nothing of it.
Yeah let em hurt themselves!.
but the problem is, it cost the community,and or, and its normally the case, they hurt or kill an innocent passer by instead.
rant rant, guess I'm sick of paying taxes to prop up a so n so.
A nice idea mate but suppliers/manufacturers are only going to do that if it is; A Required by law or B Going to sell more product (or the same amount at a higher price.)
If it is required by law, it will be just another thing to yellow sticker or fine 4wd drivers for, even if it is a national snandard and doesn't change from stste to state. If it is introduced by reputable manufacturers, their pricing would have to increase to have the stamping done and they would be at a disadvantage to on line sellers in other countries. Even if the idea was accepted in one way or the other, the legislation and promolgation would take longer than Brexit. I guess the best way is to keep discussing the use and dangers of all this gear and keep each other aware using forums like this one. Look after each other.