Safe Loading of Goods Vehicles

Description

Prohibitions to vehicles/fit for purpose, the load being carried/the vehicle being used.
Load securing systems & methods, load restraint system & using adequate load restraints.
Important factors in loading, axle weights and vehicle stability.
Identifying and using load securing equipment, ropes, straps & chains.
Practical load securing, the use and limitations of ropes, webbing & chains.
Load security and consequences
How enforcement agencies assess load security
Load types, prohibition, fixed penalty and other action

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Subject Areas

• Vulnerable Road Users
• Loading/Unloading (LGV)
• Legislation for Carriage of Goods
• Health, Safety & Emergencies
• Professional Driver & Company Issues
• Industry Enviro. Carriage of Dangerous Goo

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