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Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US)
Central to the cargo securement and distribution regulations in the United States and Canada, the North American Cargo Standard ensures that cargo remains stationary - a key factor in maintaining the safety of drivers and other road users. This course provides an in-depth understanding of the regulations and protocols for safely loading, securing, and unloading heavy equipment.
The North American Cargo Standard is instrumental in shaping the cargo securement and distribution regulations in the United States and Canada. Its primary objective is to keep cargo stationary, thereby protecting both drivers and other motorists. This Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) training course delves into the regulations and best practices for loading, securing, and unloading heavy equipment.
Topics covered in this Load Securement for Heavy Equipment (US) online course include:
- Standard and Requirements
- Securement System Elements
- Preparing, Loading and Unloading Equipment
- Tiedowns
- Inspections
Upon course completion, you will be able to:
- Understand the components of the North American Cargo Securement Standard
- Identify the forces that can impact cargo; Remember safe practices for loading and unloading heavy equipment
- Distinguish securement system elements and their characteristics; Choose safe and legal methods for securement and distribution
Estimated time of completion: 30 minutes
Throughout this online course, testing is conducted to reinforce the information provided. A score of 80% is required to pass this course. Three attempts are allowed to achieve the pass mark. A comprehensive student manual, which serves as a valuable resource for future reference and knowledge retention, is available for download and printing.
On successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Details
Course Length
This course will take roughly 30 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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