Load Securing & Weight Limits Flashcards
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What is 'lashing' in the context of load securing?
Answer: Using straps, chains, or ropes to tie cargo to the vehicle structure
Lashing refers to using straps, chains, ropes, or nets to tie cargo directly to the vehicle structure. The lashings work either by direct attachment (top-over lashing) or by using the friction of the strap across the cargo.
What is the difference between 'top-over lashing' and 'direct lashing'?
Answer: Top-over passes over the cargo to increase downward force; direct attaches the cargo directly to anchor points
Top-over lashing passes straps over the top of the cargo to increase normal force and thus friction, preventing sliding. Direct lashing attaches the cargo directly to the vehicle via anchor points, preventing tipping or sliding in multiple directions.
What is the maximum permitted overhang at the rear of a vehicle for a load?
Answer: The greater of 2 metres or 60% of the wheelbase (without a rear marker board for loads up to 1m)
Loads may overhang up to 1 metre at the rear without any requirement for a marker. Overhangs of 1-2 metres require a rear marker board. Overhangs over 2 metres may require police notification and movement order.
What is the purpose of 'dunnage' in load securing?
Answer: Material placed between or under cargo to prevent movement, protect surfaces, and improve stability
Dunnage is material (typically wooden boards, rubber mats, or foam) placed between cargo items or between cargo and the vehicle floor to prevent sliding, protect against surface damage, and improve friction.
What must a driver check about load securing equipment before use?
Answer: That straps, chains, and nets are within their rated working load limit and show no damage
All load securing equipment must be rated (WLL — Working Load Limit) for the forces it will experience. It must be inspected for cuts, fraying (straps), corrosion (chains), or broken links before each use.
A driver's vehicle is found to have a load that has shifted during transit. Who may be held responsible?
Answer: Both the driver and the operator may be held responsible
Both the driver (who is responsible for ensuring the load is secure before and during transit) and the operator (who is responsible for adequate securing systems and training) can be prosecuted if a load has not been secured properly.