Course Description:

This course is for drivers who are responsible for securing a load on a vehicle prior to it leaving the yard. This course includes the following:

• North American load securement standards,
• Division 35 of the BC Motor Vehicle Act Regulations,
• Load securement devices,
• Checking the load securement devices prior to using them,
• How many tie-downs are required,
• Unitizing loads,
• Belly wrapping loads,
• Securing heavy equipment on decks,
• Using synchs including ratchet synchs,
• Using web belts,
• When not to use web belts,
• Using protective corners for web belts,
• Selecting the right grade of chain,
• Making sure that the tie-down devices are properly tagged and marked,
• Frequency of checking load securement,
• Securing pallet laden materials,
• Securing pipes and barrels,
• Tarping some loads,
• Containments for the loads,
• Load placement on the decks.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be required to complete a written quiz that will be marked by the instructor with the participant present.