All drivers of goods-carrying commercial vehicles have a legal responsibility to ensure the load is secured to the vehicle. As part of the driver daily walk around checks, load security should be checked as a matter of course.
£19.99
This essential module is designed to help drivers and transport professionals understand the importance of correct vehicle loading and unloading. From legal obligations to real-world consequences, learners will gain practical and legal knowledge to improve road safety and prevent accidents caused by insecure or overloaded vehicles.
Understand legal responsibilities of both drivers and employers
Recognise the risks posed by insecure or overloaded vehicles
Learn how vehicle weight and load positioning affect stability
Know how to safely secure and unload a variety of load types
Identify different lashing methods and tensioning forces
Be introduced to industry findings, including those by MIRA
Why correct loading is critical for safety and compliance
Penalties and fines for improper loading
Real-life consequences: when it all goes wrong
Understanding vehicle and axle weight limits
Safe practices for loading and unloading operations
Load securing techniques and lashing methods
Friction and tensioning forces involved in securing loads
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