Course overview
Load securing is a vital aspect of transporter driving, it is also a very useful skill for plant operators to have to ensure that their vehicles are loaded correctly on transportation equipment.There are a number of theoretical and practical aspects to the load securing course including;• Course introduction• Principles of loading• Security• Weight restrictions• Vehicle marking requirements• Course Content: Practical• Restraining devices, methods• Equipment to be loaded; size, shape, type, condition• Correct positioning for loading• Risk assessment; site, personnel, vehicles• Safety check; anchorage points on trailer / vehicle• Safety check; on securing chains, ropes, strops, shackles, tensioners• Safety check; vehicle, trailer, immobilisation of load• Display height of vehicle in cab if over 12 feet• Loading checks; lights, signs, securing equipment, weight, height, length, width
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