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Cargo Securement (OSHA)
The FMCSA-compliant Cargo Securement (OSHA) safety training course is tailor-made for individuals involved in the loading and transportation of cargo on flatbed trucks. This comprehensive course covers various aspects such as governing bodies, requirements, the process of securing, specific cargo, and hazards. Not only does this course fulfill the classroom requirement for occupational safety training, but it also provides a proficiency checklist for employers to conduct a practical evaluation. Upon successful completion, participants will be able to download and print a certificate or wallet card as proof of their Cargo Securement training. Please note: Certification can only be granted by an employer and may vary based on state or province. Always check local standards for any additional occupational training requirements.
The Cargo Securement (OSHA) safety training course is designed to be OSHA compliant, and the online version meets OSHA’s classroom training requirement.
Course Content: The course comprises sections on governing bodies, requirements, the process of cargo securement, specific types of cargo, and more.
This course offers periodic practice quiz questions to prepare participants for the final written exam included with the course. In addition, a checklist is provided for employers to use when conducting a practical exam as mandated by OSHA.
Estimated Duration: The time taken to complete this training varies as it depends on individual learning speed. Nevertheless, the estimated time for this training ranges between 1.5-2 hours.
Target Audience:
• Employees
While you will still have to acquaint yourself with all other relevant federal, state, and local standards, this training includes the following standards for cargo securement:
49 CFR §393 Subpart I: Protection Against Shifting and Falling Cargo
§393.100 – Identifying the commercial motor vehicles subject to the cargo securement standards of this subpart, and understanding the general requirements.
§393.102 – Understanding the minimum performance criteria for cargo securement devices and systems.
§393.104 – Familiarizing oneself with the standards that cargo securement devices and systems must meet to satisfy the requirements of this subpart.
§393.106 – Knowing the general requirements for securing articles of cargo.
§393.108 – Learning how to determine the working load limit of a tiedown, or the load restraining value of a friction mat.
§393.110 – Understanding the other necessary steps to determine the minimum number of tiedowns.
§393.112 – Understanding if a tiedown needs to be adjustable.
§393.114 – Familiarizing oneself with the requirements for front end structures used as part of a cargo securement system.
§393.116 – 393.136 – Specific Securement Requirements by Commodity Type
Course topics:
- Governing Bodies
- Requirements
- Securing Process
- Specific Cargo
- Hazards
Estimated time required: 120 minutes
The course requires a minimum pass mark of 80%, and participants have the opportunity to complete the course twice.
Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate will be available for download and print.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 120 minutes
Passing Mark
To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz
Certificate
Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print
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