Trust me – I am an engineer

…and tips on how to avoid dangerous situations when securing your cargo

Some funny images one of our team showed in the office today:

There are many inventive solutions to immediate problems but a number of them could lead to some very serious personal disasters like electrocution or scissors flying out of the electric drill.

When it comes to cargo securing practices, we have seen our fair share of similar “trust me I am an engineer”-ish solutions. Therefore we are sharing 6 tips so you can prevent having to resort to last minute “creativity” when securing your cargo in containers or on flat racks:

1.) Plan the operation beforehand
Tip: Call us at 1300 4 strap (1300 478 727) and receive your free Container Packing List to be fully compliant and not leave anything to chance.

2.) Know what you are doing including the risks involved (forces, responsibility etc)
Tip: Here is a great article that explains How Forces Act on Cargo

3.) Seek professional advice if you are unsure
Tip: Get in touch with our team of experts. We are here to assist you with:
1. Free site-visits
2. 3-D Loading Plans
3. Ongoing Support
4. Highest quality cargo securing products.

4.) Choose the correct materials such as Cordlash, friction mats to prevent load shift, edge protectors, dunnage bags, desiccants etc.
Tip: you can find information here about our wide range of Cargo Protection Products

5.) Take care not to overstress CTUs (Cargo Transport Units) when transporting heavy loads by using timber bedding and blocking
Tip: here is a great article about how you can quickly calculate the correct weight distribution in shipping containers.

6.) Warn others when you think there is a safety issue – this can save a life!