Delegates will examine the responsibilities of drivers, operators and those involved in loading, alongside the legal requirements governing load security. The course covers load planning, vehicle and trailer capacities, weight distribution and the selection of suitable restraint systems.
It also explains the correct use and inspection of straps, chains, binders and anchorage points, with particular attention given to drilling machinery, plant and equipment used within ground engineering. A practical demonstration allows delegates to apply the principles covered.
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Operator, driver & consignor responsibilities
Load-securing legislation & enforcement
Vehicle, trailer, axle & gross weight limits
Load planning, stability & weight distribution
Direct & frictional lashing methods
Anchorage points, side raves & fixing points
Selecting & inspecting webbing straps
Lashing capacity, strap labels & lashing angles
Chains, binders & connection points
Securing plant, drilling machinery & other equipment
Safe loading & unloading
Actions to take if a load shifts
Practical demonstration & knowledge assessment
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At the end of the course the delegates should be able to:
Understand their responsibilities when loading and securing equipment
Be able to assess whether a vehicle or trailer is suitable for a load
Understand gross weight, axle loading, load distribution and centre of gravity
Select the correct lashing method for different loads
Recognise suitable anchorage and fixing points
Interpret labels on straps and other securing equipment
Inspect straps, chains and binders before use
Understand the risks associated with drilling machinery and high-centre-of-gravity plant
Know how to respond if a load becomes insecure during transport
On completion of the course, and subject to passing the practical assessment and final exam, delegates will receive a MPQC accredited certificate in 'Safe Loads and Lashings'.
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This course is suitable for drivers, drilling operatives, plant operators, supervisors, transport coordinators and managers who load, secure or transport plant, equipment and materials using vehicles or trailers up to 3,500 kg.
It is particularly relevant to the ground engineering, drilling and construction sectors, where heavy, irregular or high-centre-of-gravity loads are routinely transported.
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