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Safe Loading and Cargo Securing in Practice

Safe Loading and Cargo Securing in Practice. Vilnius , November 29 th , 2012. Soren Christiansen Managing Director BOREAS Consult Intl. The responsibility of the Driver. Ensuring safe and compliant cargo transport in five points. Cargo – vehicle compliance (substance, size, weight etc.).

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Safe Loading and Cargo Securing in Practice

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  1. Safe Loading andCargo Securing in Practice Vilnius, November 29th, 2012 Soren Christiansen ManagingDirectorBOREAS ConsultIntl (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  2. The responsibility of the Driver (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  3. Ensuring safe and compliant cargo transport in five points Cargo – vehicle compliance (substance, size, weight etc.). • Vehicle type (flat bed, semi-trailer, truck and trailer etc.) • Vehicle capacity (Cubic meters, and axle load) • Loading plan • Loading devices • Vehicle structure (floor type, stanchions, curtain sidervs box, etc.) • Vehicle state (damaged, wet, clean, etc.) (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  4. Ensuring safe and compliant cargo transport in five points Cargo type (Identifying the transport conditions and rules for a specific type of cargo). • Fragile goods • Livestock • Heavy material • Dangerous Goods • Refrigerated • Etc. (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  5. Ensuring safe and compliant cargo transport in five points Securing equipment • Availability • Requirement and adequacy of material available • Lashings • Chains • Stanchions • Airbags • Friction mats • Blocking (e.g. wedges, blocking boards) • XL Constructed Trailers • Condition of securing equipment (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  6. Ensuring safe and compliant cargo transport in five points Securing techniques • Lashing • Top over lashing • Loop lashing • Direct lashing • Chains • Direct anchoring (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  7. Ensuring safe and compliant cargo transport in five points Taking the wheel • Check, check and check • Drive adequately by considering the load • Check, check and check again • Road side check – Demonstrate confidence that the cargo securing applied on your vehicle is at safe and compliant standard • Ensure your skills are up to date in order to ensure safe and secure cargo transport in all situations (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  8. Conclusions Unfortunately, in most cases, the driver is still responsible in case of an incident or accident even if he has not been the one loading the vehicle. Correct procedures and policies need to be implemented to minimise unsafe situations • Company implements a safety policy • Company procedures need to be communicated and followed • Transfer safe behaviour to staff (Through proper training) • Use best practices e.g. Checklists • Do not be complacent with safety rules (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

  9. www.iru.org (c) International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2011

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