Heavy vehicles and other equipment with wheels or tracks are often used for and transported to different locations during construction work. When heavy vehicles are part of the cargo, special attention needs to be paid to securing them on a trailer. The course details the special requirements needed to transport and secure heavy vehicles according to National Safety Code Standard 10, Division 7: Vehicles as Cargo.
After completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the types of vehicles covered under Division 7
- List the devices used to secure heavy vehicles
- List the elements to consider before loading heavy vehicles onto a trailer
- Describe best practices to follow when loading, securing, and unloading heavy vehicles
- Describe best practices in securing accessory equipment
- Explain safe practices to follow when using a load binder to secure a heavy vehicle
- Explain the tiedown requirements for securing heavy vehicles