Tarp application method and apparatus

An apparatus for applying a sheet material over an object, the apparatus being adapted to be mounted onto a forklift, comprising:

• a framework comprising a tray portion;
• a first roller rotatably coupled to the tray portion;
• and
• a drive system for rotating the first roller in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions to load the sheet material onto the top of and out of the tray portion.

A method of applying a sheet material over an object comprising:

• providing a forklift;
• mounting an apparatus for applying a sheet material over an object onto the forklift, the apparatus comprising a tray, a plurality of first rollers rotatably coupled to the tray, and a drive system for rotating the rollers in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions;
• placing the sheet material on the tray and engaging one side of the sheet material between the plurality of first rollers and the tray;
• maneuvering the forklift to place the tray adjacent to the object over which the sheet material is to be applied;
• and
• rotating the plurality of first rollers in a first direction to roll out the sheet material from the tray.

A method of removing a sheet material covering an object from the object, comprising:

• providing a forklift;
• mounting an apparatus for applying a sheet material over an object onto the forklift, the apparatus comprising a tray, a plurality of first rollers rotatably coupled to the tray, and a drive system for rotating the rollers in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions;
• maneuvering the forklift to place the tray adjacent to the object;
• engaging one side of the sheet material between the plurality of first rollers and the tray;
• and
• rotating the plurality of first rollers in a predetermined direction to roll in the sheet material onto the tray.