Vehicle Loading

(presented in-company by arrangement)

A 2-day course for supervisors, controllers and drivers about correct loading procedures.

DAY 1

Introduction to the Road Transport Quality System, and road traffic legislation, particularly with regard to vehicle loads,

• RTQS vehicles
• Duties of the RTQS operator
• Definitions included in the Act and regulations
• Driver licensing
• Professional Driving Permits
• Vehicle roadworthiness requirements
• The demerit points system
• Vehicle dimension

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, with particular reference to drivers

Responsibilities of the professional driver

• to the company
• to the community
• to self

Accident reporting

• legal requirements
• company requirements

Daily vehicle checks

Loads on vehicles

DAY 2

Plating of vehicles

• Manufacturer’s data
• Permissible data
• Determining payload limits

Practical vehicle loading exercises, and load securement.