To raise the level of competence and understanding in relation to the principles of the safe loading of vehicles.
About Course
Course Overview
Course Content
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Discuss the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Load Safety Guidance Document
- Understand the principles of safe loading
- Discuss different types of load restraints and systems
- Demonstrate the use of a ratchet strap, chain tensioner or extension bar
- Discuss the importance of correct weight distribution
- Be able to convert different vehicle heights (feet and inches to metres)
Below is a breakdown of the topics covered within the course:
- The Law
- DVSA Load Safety Guidance Document
- DVSA Enforcement Matrix
- Types of Vehicles
- Types of Loads
