COURSE OVERVIEW
This training module has been designed to assist with instruction in Load Securement and reviews the basic information required in the Alberta Regulations Standard 10. Commodity specific modules can be purchased in addition to this training.
- Division 1 Logs
- Division 2 Dressed Lumber
- Division 3 Metal Coils
- Division 4 Paper Rolls
- Division 5 Concrete Pipes
- Division 6 & 8 Roll on Roll off and Intermodal Containers
- Division 7 Vehicles
- Division 9 Boulders
COURSE TOPICS
Introduction
- What units the standard applies to
- What can happen if the load is improperly secured
- What cargo securement must protect from
Inspection
- What the driver is to look for
- Ensuring the cargo does not interfere with the driver
- Inspecting before and during their trip (how often)
- Inspection checklist
Cargo Systems
- Forward force
- Rearward force
- Sideways force
- Upward force
Securement systems
- Structure
- Devices
- Blocking and Bracing
- Load Bars
Tie Downs
- Proper use
- Conditions
- Number required
- Blocking
- Working Load Limit WLL
- Marked and unrated components
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
Approximately 45 minutes
PASS MARK
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course once if a passing mark is not achieved the first time.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon successful completion of this a course a certificate will be available for download and printing.
