Load Protection and Stability.
8.28.1. Cover exposed ferrous metal in the cargo compartment before transporting explosives that are not packaged in DOT specified containers or equivalent.
8.28.2. Use only static resistant and noncombustible or flameproof tops or coverings.
8.28.3. Fasten safety chains between towing vehicles and trailers carrying explosives when lunette and pintle fastenings are used. Safety chains are not required when using specifically designed breakaway control safety features prescribed by the pertinent T.O.
8.28.4. Ensure lifting devices on vehicles or handling equipment have a serviceable mechanism designed to prevent sudden dropping of the load in the event of power failure.
8.28.5. Loads on the tines of a forklift must not extend more than one-third of the height of the top tier of containers above the backrest.
8.28.6. Ensure forklifts use skids or pallets to move containers of explosives, except when containers are designed with fully enclosed stirrups (360 degrees) for forklift tines.
8.28.7. Munitions may be carried on forklift tines when the weapon body is long enough to be firmly supported on both tines and strong enough to prevent damage.