Abstract: A load securing hod tray for safely and securely lifting a load to an elevated working platform is provided. The load securing hod tray may have a generally U-shaped tray design or an open-topped receptacle design to lift masonry and construction materials, such as a concrete masonry unit (CMU). The load securing hod tray includes dextral and sinistral load locking pivot handles designed to provide the load securing hod tray with stability and to prevent a load from falling out of the load securing hod tray even if the tray is turned upside down. The dextral and sinistral load locking pivot handles may be lockingly engaged by a hoist hook or similar device. Additionally, the dextral and sinistral load locking pivot handles may be further lockingly engaged by a locking member. The load securing hod tray may also include dextral and sinistral brick securement devices to further secure the load.