Safety recommendations for handling spring back sensitive coils

Coil handling practices must take into consideration the fact that all steel coils exhibit some degree of spring back effect, i.e. the coiled material has the tendency to return to its (almost) flat state and as such the coil will unwind if it is not restrained in some way. The unpacking of steel coils is therefore a potentially dangerous operation and operators must follow safe unpacking and handling procedures. 

Material identified as ‘spring back’ must be handled with extreme care. Failing to do so may lead to physical injuries caused by the unraveling of the coil tail during handling or when one or more straps are cut. 

The following videos and downloads demonstrate the risks and safety requirements for handling spring loaded coils