Safe loads

[Johnherbert]

So this chap was stopped by police for unsecured load. Seems a bit harsh as the load is contained within the bag. What are your thoughts ?

 

[Woodworks]

When I have taken nets I tie the straps to each other to avoid spillage. Other than that though I cant see a problem as the bag cant move far in that tub. 

[gdh]

I would have tied the handles to avoid it spilling but I don't think it's a serious problem. 

[westphalian]

thanks for this. i will be moe careful

[dumper]

Should have net over dumpy bag or below sides of pickup bag moves Logs may fall out.

when I was stopped by VOSAn explained by as anything that can fall out or of if the vehicle was tipped over at 45 degrees or more

[woody paul]

I have seen artic loaded with bags of sand just sitting there. 

Retired traffic cop told me if it can be pulled off truck then that's a prosecution. 

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

A pair of ratchet straps wouldn't be too onerous.  

 

What was in the trailer which is out of shot though....?

[scbk]

2 hours ago, kevinjohnsonmbe said:

 

What was in the trailer which is out of shot though....?

Not much, just a couple bits to drop off at the scrappy on the way past

 

 

 

 

[devon TWiG]

By law that dumpy bag should have a net over it and ratchet straps , to stop spillage from bag esp during manouvres , eg roundabout or having to swerve .  also restrained by strap to prevent load shifting eg during braking , comes under insecure load which VOSA have a purge on at times .....we all remember seeing dumpy bags of sand etc unrestrained on flat bed artic trailers but not now !!

[Lust4life]

31 minutes ago, devon TWiG said:

By law that dumpy bag should have a net over it and ratchet straps , to stop spillage from bag esp during manouvres , eg roundabout or having to swerve .  also restrained by strap to prevent load shifting eg during braking , comes under insecure load which VOSA have a purge on at times .....we all remember seeing dumpy bags of sand etc unrestrained on flat bed artic trailers but not now !!

Nail and head. Wouldn't want a log bouncing off my windscreen after bouncing out the top of the bag