Load securing during transportation is crucial to ensure the safety of goods and people during transport. Here are some important points:
Purpose and importance:
Preventing movement: Load securing ensures that the goods being transported do not shift, fall over or drop, which could cause damage or accidents.
Legal regulations: In Germany, Section 22 of the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) stipulates that the load must be secured in such a way that it does not slip or fall over even during emergency braking or sudden evasive maneuvers .
Methods of load securing.
Force-locking securing: The load is firmly attached to the vehicle using tension belts or lashing straps.
Form-fit securing: The load is secured by fixed fixtures such as partitions or pallets so that it cannot move.
Anti-slip mats: These increase the friction between the load and the loading surface and prevent it from slipping
