1
You are preparing to transport a container that is 1,200 mm high, 650 mm long, and 1,000 mm wide. How should you position it on the truck so the load is stable?
Provide workings to justify your answer.
2
Look at the following example of a delivery to be received by your warehouse.
Calculate the total storage space needed for each line in the order.
Number of Pallets
Pallet Type
Pallet Size
Pallet Storage Volume (m3)
Length (cm)
Width (cm)
Height (cm)
10
Frozen
120
120
80
5
Chilled
120
120
110
1
Dangerous Goods
120
120
100
14
Secured
120
120
60
2
Dry
120
120
50
11
Perishable
120
120
100
3
Bulk
120
120
75
TOTAL
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3
Evaluate the total storage space for each type of pallet.
Write the totals in the following table, and then determine whether enough storage space is available in your warehouse (assuming that the racking and shelving are suitable to carry the weight of pallets).
Storage Type
Available Space(m3)
Space Required(m3)
Storage Possible(Y/N)
Frozen
26.5
Chilled
5.0
Dangerous Goods
1.0
Secured
12.7
Dry
2.5
Perishable
17.0
Bulk
4.5
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4
Calculate the total weight for each type of pallet, and the grand total of pallet weights.
Number of Pallets
Pallet Type
Pallet weight
Total Weight
Weight (Kg)
10
Frozen
350
5
Chilled
325
1
Dangerous Goods
180
14
Secured
125
2
Dry
180
11
Perishable
375
3
Bulk
375
Total:
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Activity 8
1
What forces should a load restraint system resist?
Forwards
Backwards
Sideways
Upwards
Average pre-tension Lashing Size Tensioner Pre-tension Rope 10 12mm Single hitch 50Kg Double hitch 100Kg Webbing strap 25mm Hand ratchet 100Kg 35mm Hand ratchet 250Kg 50mm Truck winch 300Kg 50mm Hand ratchet (push up) 300Kg 50mm Hand ratchet (pull down) 600Kg Chain 7mm and above Dog 750Kg Turnbuckle 1000Kg
(National Transport Commission 2018) Maximum weight restrained by a single lashing (60o or more to horizontal) Front of load blocked? No Yes Friction Medium High Medium High Rope (Single hitch) 85Kg 255Kg 340Kg 425Kg Rope (Double hitch) 170Kg 510Kg 680Kg 850Kg Webbing strap 510Kg 1530Kg 2040Kg 2550Kg Chain 1275Kg 3825Kg 5100Kg 6375Kg
(National Transport Commission 2018)
If the load is a 7.5 tonne stack of fabrications the same width as the vehicle tray, resting on timber dunnage, blocked against the front of the vehicle and restrained by double hitched rope, the calculations are:
4
What if the load is resting on rubber matting?
5
What if a properly tensioned webbing strap (rather than rubber matting) is used to restrain the load?
Project 1
Identify three duty holders with chain of responsibility obligations in the transport sector.
Prepare a 4–6-page report describing their duties and responsibilities, highlighting differences between the roles.
Your report should outline:
principal responsibilities
duties
reasonable steps
methods to manage speed and fatigue
documents and records
reporting obligations
Your report should show that you have conducted the appropriate research into each role and its obligations.
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