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Driver's Handbook on Cargo Securement - Introduction
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Driver's Handbook on Cargo Securement A Guide to the North American Cargo Securement Standard

Preface

Disclaimers

This Handbook is based on the North American Cargo Securement Standard and is current as of November 2003. Federal, provincial, and state statutes may vary from the contents of this Handbook.

Note:  It is the responsibility of each organization to provide its personnel with specific personal safety training.


Table of Contents

Introduction     1
1. Fundamentals of Cargo Securement     3
2. General Cargo Securement Requirements     8
The Securement System     9
Components of a Securement System     10
Containing, Immobilizing, and Securing Cargo     15
Inspection Requirements     31
3. Logs     33
4. Dressed Lumber and Similar Building Products     46
5. Metal Coils     53
6. Paper Rolls     66
7. Concrete Pipe Loaded Crosswise     82
8. Intermodal Containers     95
9. Automobiles, Light Trucks, and Vans     100
10. Heavy Vehicles, Equipment, and Machinery     103
11. Flattened or Crushed Vehicles     107
12. Roll-On/Roll-Off and Hook-Lift Containers     111
13. Large Boulders     115
Appendix A: Default WLLs for Unmarked Tiedowns     123
Appendix B: Glossary     128

Introduction - Picture of truck with cargo on the back

Introduction

Purpose of the Handbook

Learn how to:
  • Apply the securement requirements in the North American Cargo Securement Standard.
  • Safely load and secure specific types of commodities.
  • Inspect a secured load for compliance with the North American Cargo Securement Standard.

If you follow the requirements in the North American Cargo Securement Standard, you will be in compliance with provincial (Canada) and Federal (US) regulations.

Local regulations may be more or less stringent.

Note: The section references throughout this Handbook refer to particular sections of the North American Cargo Securement Standard.


How to Use the Handbook

  1. For general cargo securement requirements, review:
    • Section 1: Fundamentals of Cargo Securement
    • Section 2: Cargo Securement Requirements
  2. To correctly secure specific commodities, also review that section:
    • Section 3: Logs
    • Section 4: Dressed Lumber
    • Section 5: Metal Coils
    • Section 6: Paper Rolls
    • Section 7: Concrete Pipe
    • Section 8: Intermodal containers
    • Section 9: Automobiles, Light Trucks, and Vans
    • Section 10: Heavy Vehicles, Equipment, and Machinery
    • Section 11: Flattened or Crushed Vehicles
    • Section 12: Roll-On/Roll-Off and Hook Lift Containers
    • Section 13: Large Boulders


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