02/09/2025
Accidents caused by inadequate load securing: an underestimated hazard
What does “inadequate load securing” mean?
Inadequate load securing: causes and common errors
- Time pressure during loading
- Ignorance of physical forces (e.g. inertia, friction)
- Missing or unsuitable safety equipment
- Lack of training for drivers and loaders
- Overestimation of the effect of tarpaulins or side walls
Products for load securing
The consequences of inadequate load securing
- High fines and points in Flensburg
- Decommissioning of the vehicle
- Claims for damages
- Loss of image for companies
Responsibility and prevention
Conclusion on the lack of load securing
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