Load securing

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.