Load securing
Purpose of the training
Safely, efficiently and cost-effectively teaching truck drivers and cargo handlers how to secure loads.
Target group
Truck drivers and cargo handlers who, by virtue of their responsibilities, are responsible for loading trucks.
Training content
Theory:
- regulations
- ground rules: securing of loads in road traffic
- concepts: mass / velocity / acceleration / force / weight / frictional force / kinetic energy / stowage / inertia
- securing of loads
- form lock
- force locking, forces required for securing loads
- combined lock
- tools for securing loads
- load sharing plan
- lapses in thinking when stowing loads
- safety when loading trucks
Practice:
- demonstration: sliding and securing loads
- exercises / calculations / load distribution plan
Certification
- You will receive a "Certificate of completed safety training".
Entry requirements
- Minimum age 18 years
- Being medically fit to practice as a driver of internal transport equipment.
Practical arrangements
- To be brought along by participants:
- SAFETY SHOES and IDENTITY CARD.
Duration and location of the training
Duration of training:
Depending on the experience of your employees, the duration of the training can be determined by mutual agreement.