Table of Contents
Purpose of the Handbook
How to Use the Handbook
Chapter 1:Fundamentals of Cargo Securement
Guiding Principle of Cargo Securement
North American Cargo Securement Standard
Chapter 2: General Cargo Securement Requirements
The Securement System
Components of a Securement System
Vehicle structure
Securing devices
Containing, Immobilizing, and Securing Cargo
Three ways to transport cargo
Loading the cargo properly
Restraining the cargo correctly
Using adequate securing devices
Aggregate Working Load Limit
Inspection Requirements
What Does This Section Cover?
Components of the Securement System
Use of the Securement System
Vehicle Types
Special Circumstances
Securing Shortwood Logs Loaded Crosswise on Frame, Rail, or Flatbed Vehicles
Securing Logs Loaded Lengthwise on Flatbed and Frame Vehicles
Securing Logs Transported on Pole Trailers
Chapter 4: Dressed Lumber and Similar Building Materials
What Does This Section Cover?
Positioning and Securing Bundles
Securing Coils
Transported With Eyes Vertical on a Vehicle With Anchor Points
Transported With Eyes Crosswise on a Vehicle With Anchor Points
Transported With Eyes Lengthwise on a Vehicle With Anchor Points
Transported in a Sided Vehicle or Intermodal Containter Without Anchor Points
Special Circumstances
Loading and Securing Paper Rolls with Eyes Vertical in a Sided Vehicle
Loading and Securing Paper Rolls with Eyes Horizontal in a Sided Vehicle
Loading and Securing Paper Rolls on a Flatbed Vehicle or in a Curtain-Sided Vehicle
Chapter 7: Concrete Pipe Loaded Crosswise
Securing Concrete Pipe
Arranging the Load
Special Circumstances
Securing Pipe with an Inside Diameter up to 1.143 mm (45 in)
Securing Large Pipe with an Inside Diameter over 1.143 mm (45 in)
Chapter 8: Intermodal Containers
Special Circumstances
Securing Loaded Intermodal Containers on Container Chassis Vehicles
Securing Loaded Intermodal Containers on Non-Chassis Vehicles
Securing Empty Intermodal Containers on Non-Chassis Vehicles
Chapter 9: Automobiles, Light Trucks, and Vans
What Does This Section Cover?
Securing Automobiles, Light Trucks, and Vans
Chapter 10: Heavy Vehicles, Equipment, and Machinery
What Does This Section Cover?
Preparing Equipment Being Transported
Securing Heavy Vehicles, Equipment, and Machinery
Chapter 11: Flattened or Crushed Vehicles
What Does This Section Cover?
Securing Flattened or Crushed Vehicles
Chapter 12: Roll-On/Roll-Off and Hook Containers
What Does This Section Cover?
Securing Roll-On/Roll-Off and Hook Containers
What Does This Section Cover?
Positioning Boulders
Tiedown Requirements
Special Circumstances
Securing a Cubic Shaped Boulder
Securing a Non-Cubic Shaped Boulder With a Stable Base
Securing a Non-Cubic Shaped Boulder With a Unstable Base