A DEVICE FOR STRAPPING A LOAD AT HEIGHTS

A load strapping device () has a first elongated member () having a first end (), a second elongated member () having a second end () and a pivot assembly () interconnecting the first and second ends. A strap end receiving assembly () is connected to a free end () of one of the elongated member (). For use, one end of a strap () is engaged to the strap end receiving assembly. A load strapping arrangement over a load () is formed when a user, located at one side of the load, grips the device and lifts the one end of the strap to a first position just above the height of the load. From this position, the one end of the strap, by pivotal manipulation of the elongated members, is then fed over the top of the load until the one end of the strap reaches a second position at the other side of the load. After this position is reached, the one end of the strap is disengaged from the strap end receiving assembly and the device is withdrawn from the top of the load. This allows the one end of the strap and another end of the strap to be securely attached to respective anchor points for strapping over the load.