I was reading a Safety Alert published by DEC (dated 9/8/11) regarding Snatch Straps. I don't have a link but do have it in PDF format. I've tried to attach it but unfortunately the file size is too big. As a result of an accident where a Snatch Strap broke and flew through the windscreen of the vehicle being recovered, DEC has now banned the use of Snatch Straps unless they are fitted with Anti Recoil Safety Straps.
I've looked into these and found a couple of places selling them - see photo's below:
![](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu246/Trekrider/SafetyStrap.jpg)
![](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu246/Trekrider/SafetyStrap2.jpg)
I'm getting a quote to have Anti Recoil Safety Straps added to existing straps for myself and local friends through a work contact. Has anyone had any experience of using these? Also, I'm not 100% sure of how adding these Safety Straps will affect the integrity of Snatch straps - attaching a new webbing strap to what is effectively an elastic strap. Any thoughts on this would also be appreciated.
I've looked into these and found a couple of places selling them - see photo's below:
![](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu246/Trekrider/SafetyStrap.jpg)
![](http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu246/Trekrider/SafetyStrap2.jpg)
I'm getting a quote to have Anti Recoil Safety Straps added to existing straps for myself and local friends through a work contact. Has anyone had any experience of using these? Also, I'm not 100% sure of how adding these Safety Straps will affect the integrity of Snatch straps - attaching a new webbing strap to what is effectively an elastic strap. Any thoughts on this would also be appreciated.
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