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Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US)

This online training program covers key aspects of load securement, including the proper use of tie-downs, understanding weight distribution, and following safety protocols.
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Duration: 23 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Certificate

Introduction to Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) Training

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), improperly secured loads account for over 40% of all cargo-related accidents each year. Our Load Securement for Heavy Equipment Training course is designed to provide drivers and operators with the necessary knowledge and skills to properly secure heavy machinery, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Outline

Introduction

  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Learning Objectives

Standard and Requirements

  • Importance of Load Securement and Load Distribution
  • North American Cargo Securement Standard
  • Covered Cargo and Specific Requirements
  • Learning Activity: North American Cargo Securement Standard
  • Driver and Carrier Requirements
  • Cargo Securement Requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Force
  • Forces Acting on Cargo
  • Securement Systems
  • Knowledge Check: Forces Acting on Cargo

Securement System Elements

  • Vehicle Structure
  • Vehicle Load Limits
  • Securing Devices
  • Knowledge Check: Load Limits
  • Tie-downs
  • Blocking and Bracing
  • Blocking and Bracing: Wood Materials
  • Knowledge Check: Blocking or Bracing

Preparing, Loading and Unloading Equipment

  • Before Loading Heavy Equipment
  • Knowledge Check: Before Loading
  • While Loading Heavy Equipment
  • After Loading Heavy Equipment
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Low-Friction Situations
  • Unloading Heavy Equipment
  • Knowledge Check: Unloading Heavy Equipment

Tie-downs

  • Tie-down Placement and Load
  • Working Load Limits
  • Number of Tie-downs
  • Knowledge Check: Tie-downs
  • System and Component Working Load Limits
  • Aggregate Working Load Limits
  • Aggregate Working Load Limits: Examples
  • Knowledge Check: Number of Tie-downs
  • Knowledge Check: Tie-down Load Limit
  • Before Attaching Tie-downs
  • Attaching Tie-downs

Inspections

  • Pre-Trip Inspection
  • Inspection During Transit
  • Learning Activity: Proper Loading and Securement

Conclusion

  • Summary

Objectives

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FAQ

What is the importance of load securement for heavy equipment?

Does this training cover specific types of tie-downs?

How does this training help with compliance?

Can this course be applied to international transport?

What should I do if my load shifts during transport?

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