0049 - Cargo Securement Safety

Course Description

Cargo Securement Safety is a 2 day comprehensive training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed for safe and effective cargo securement.

Day 1

• General Outline of Course and Expectations: Introduction to the training program, including goals, objectives, and the schedule for the upcoming days.
• Guiding Principles of Public Safety: Understanding the fundamental principles that ensure public safety in cargo transportation.
• Fundamentals of Cargo Securement: Basic concepts and techniques for securing cargo effectively to prevent accidents and damage.
• Tie-Down Strength Requirement: Learning about the necessary strength requirements for tie-downs to ensure secure transport.
• Cargo Specific Training: Detailed methods for securing different types of cargo, including:
  • Steel Coils
  • Paper Coils
  • Steel
  • Lumber
• Weight Calculations: Techniques for calculating the weight of cargo to ensure proper securement and compliance with regulations.
• Use of Tools for Securement: Instruction on various tools and materials used for cargo securement, including:
  • Racks
  • Blankets
  • Wood
  • Chains
  • Edge Protectors
• Equipment Inspection: How to inspect and maintain securement equipment such as:
  • Strapping
  • Lever Binders
  • Load Energy Binders
  • Compression Binders
  • Ratchet Binders
• Hands-On Instruction: Practical, hands-on training to apply what has been learned.
• Questions and Answers: Opportunity to address any questions or clarifications needed.
• Test: Assessment to evaluate understanding and retention of the day’s material.

Day 2

Review WSTDA Standard: Examination of the Material & Web Sling & Tie-Down Association (WSTDA) standards.

• 49CFR Load Securement Requirements: Overview of North American cargo securement standards as outlined in 49CFR sections 393.100-393.106, including:
  • CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance)
  • Tie Down System
  • Aggregate Working Load Limit
• Fundamentals of Cargo Securement: Continued focus on core securement principles.
• Evans Specific Rules and Regulations Review: A representative from Evans will present company-specific rules and regulations.
• View Cargo Accident: Analysis of a cargo accident to understand real-world implications of improper securement.
• Securement Discussion: Practical discussion on securing various types of cargo, including:
  • Concrete Pipe
  • Heavy Machinery
  • Roll-Off Containers
  • Side-by-Side Loads
  • Sensitive or Fragile Machining Equipment
• Safety Tips: Best practices for personal protection and safety during cargo securement, including:
  • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
  • Safe positioning and understanding failure modes
  • Choosing the correct tools
• Hands-On Instruction: Further practical training on:
  • Trailers & Cribbing: Techniques for making and using cribbing, required materials, handling different types of trailers (Drop Trailers, Goose Neck Trailers, Bulk Head Trailers)
  • Front & Rear Cribbing Assembly
• Document Review: Overview of essential documentation, including:
  • Shippers’ documents
  • Log Books
  • Incident Reports
  • Permit Issues
  • Escorts
  • Bill of Lading
• Hands-On Instruction: Continued practical application of securement techniques.
• Test: Final assessment to measure the understanding of the entire training program.