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Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US)
Certificate of Completion
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.
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
Who Needs Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US)?
This training is essential for anyone involved in the transportation of heavy equipment, including truck drivers, equipment operators, and logistics managers. It is especially valuable for those working in industries such as construction, mining, and heavy machinery transport.
FAQ
Load securement is essential to prevent accidents during transport, protect your cargo, and ensure the safety of other road users. This training provides the techniques and knowledge needed to secure heavy equipment safely and effectively.
Yes, the course covers various types of tie-downs and restraints, teaching you how to select and use the right equipment for different heavy machinery, ensuring secure transport regardless of the load.
The training program aligns with FMCSA regulations and industry standards, helping you meet legal requirements and avoid penalties associated with improper load securement.
While the course is focused on U.S. regulations, the principles of load securement are universally applicable, making the training valuable for international transport as well.
The course includes emergency procedures and best practices for addressing load shifts during transport, ensuring you can respond safely and appropriately to unexpected situations.
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