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JCBushell  
#1 Posted : 09 May 2016 10:58:24(UTC)
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JCBushell

Hi All,

Does anyone know of any British Standards relating to the securing of loads on curtain sided trailers please?

I am getting some results via Google but I want to make sure I have the correct guidance.

Thanks
James
MEden380  
#2 Posted : 09 May 2016 11:37:21(UTC)
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MEden380

JC
There is a 240 page document published by the HSE Load security on curtain sided lorries RR662 available on HSE web site
Rules on load security tentdto be more Department of Transport domain
Martin Gray  
#3 Posted : 09 May 2016 17:02:46(UTC)
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Martin Gray

DVSA have a load security guide on the attached link.

https://www.gov.uk/gover...ehicle-operator-guidance

Whilst with VOSA I was involved in load security workshops and it was clear that most curtain sides are not designed to hold the load securely and would therefore require additional security to retain the load in the vehicle.

DVSA (formerly VOSA) enforce load security and if a vehicle curtain is bulging then the vehicle could be pulled into a road check site and the driver given advice and possibly a fine. They may also fine the company for the insecurity of the load.
Martin Gray  
#4 Posted : 10 May 2016 07:34:32(UTC)
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Martin Gray

JC Bushell also found this presentation by the FTA which also has an IOSH link included.

https://www.iosh.co.uk/~...nt%20Sept%2013.pdf?la=en

Might point you to what you are looking for.
JCBushell  
#5 Posted : 10 May 2016 13:04:17(UTC)
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JCBushell

Thanks for your replies. I think I have what I am looking for now.
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