Which item is used to secure a pallet for safe transport?

• A. Seal
• B. Banding
• C. Pallet label
• D. Foam wrap

Answer: (B)

Securing a pallet for transport means preventing the load from shifting or falling during handling and transit. Banding uses strong straps wrapped around the pallet and tightened, sometimes sealed or buckled, to hold the items firmly in place. This restraint directly stops movement, protects contents from damage, and makes it safer to handle and ship.

A seal is intended to close or secure a container and show tampering, not to hold items on a pallet. A pallet label is for identifying the shipment, not for securing the load. Foam wrap provides cushioning and some protection from abrasion and moisture, but it doesn’t reliably prevent movement of the items on the pallet.