Description
Update knowledge on Load Security Legislation changes, and who is responsible.
What is required to stay safe and compliant when loading vehicles.
The consequences when things go wrong.
The course will also give those responsible for Load Security the information required to calculate the safe number of lashings required for loads being transported ensuring no load shifts occur under normal vehicle driving conditions and under emergency vehicle manoeuvres.
Upon completion of the course delegates will be able to:
Understand the operator and legal requirements for roadworthiness.
The Delegates will also have an understand of how the authorities work and the powers and documentation that is available to them.
Delegates will have the knowledge of all the items that need to be checked and how to identify and complete defect or NIL defect reports.
Develop a better understanding on how to prevent trafficking in illegal immigrants and give the driver general information on how to maintain preventive measures.
Subject Areas
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Industry Environment
- Professional Driver & Company Issues