NSW Load Safety: All loads must be properly restrained
NSW Load Safety: All loads must be properly restrained
Keep Em Safer – Truck And Freight News
In NSW, all vehicle loads—whether on light or heavy vehicles—must be properly restrained to prevent falling, shifting, or affecting vehicle stability, with failure potentially resulting in fines of $439 or more and 3 demerit points.
Loads must be secured against forward, backward, sideways, and upward movement during normal driving, including emergency braking and cornering.
Key NSW Load Restraint Requirements
Legal Obligation:
Under Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or state regulations, drivers and those in the supply chain are responsible for secure loading.
Performance Standards:
Restraints must be capable of holding 80% of the load weight in a forward direction, and 50% sideways and rearwards.
Vehicle Stability:
Loads must not make the vehicle unstable or interfere with driver control.
Common Causes of Failure:
Improperly secured loads that fall can become “flying missiles,” leading to severe accidents.
How to Secure Loads Properly
Use Appropriate Equipment:
Choose suitable ropes, straps, chains, or load-rated curtains. Ensure equipment is in good condition.
Blocking and Partitioning:
Position loads against headboards or use dunnage to fill gaps, keeping the load close together to prevent shifting.
Check Regularly:
Check restraints throughout the journey, as loads can settle and straps can loosen.
Overhanging Loads:
Ensure any rear or side overhang is within legal limits and clearly marked.
For detailed information, refer to the Load Restraint Guide for Light Vehicles 2018 or heavy vehicle loading guidelines from the NHVR.
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