Fleet and transport operators must know how to make sure the goods and other items they load are secured and unloaded safely from HGVs and goods vehicles.
The current guidance from the DVSA has been updated to add more detail and include further information on carrying out appropriate risk assessments on loads and making sure that, where needed, loads are sheeted correctly.
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Changes to the guide
- a new section on the importance of risk assessments to help manage the issues facing those involved in securing loads
- clarification on covering loose loads and how a risk assessment can be used to inform this decision
- changes to the introduction to clarify the standing and purpose of the guidance and how it can help the reader be compliant with UK regulations
- some minor amendments following feedback from our stakeholders
- a new section on securing asbestos waste
- a section to cover securing precast concrete sections
The DVSA emphasises that all managers with fleet responsibilities, transport managers and loading staff familiarise themselves with the new and updated information to make sure vehicles are loaded safely and appropriately.
The Categorisation of Defects has been updated to reflect these changes.
Find out more: Securing loads on HGVs and goods vehicles – Guidance – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
