Safety Flash

Securing of loads

IMCAInternational Marine Contractors AssociationIMCA SF 02/05

Securing of loads

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Summary

A road transport incident involved the uppermost of five stacked empty skips being blown onto the road, without injury or vehicle damage. The investigation identified likely causes involving stacking height, increasing winds and inadequate securing. The flash also notes that transport resumed in much the same manner with an extra strop.

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About This Record
Publisher
International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 02/05
Date
1 February 2005
Topic
Dropped Objects
Activity
Vehicles and Driving
Control
Positive Retention and Reliable Securing
Link
Checked , working
Record
imca-sf-02-05-securing-of-loads · added 1 September 2026

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