May 15, 2010
New rules on tiedowns
Changes came into effect on Jan. 1, 2010 on the requirement not to use a tiedown, or a component of a tiedown, to secure cargo to a vehicle, unless it is marked by the manufacturer with respect to its working load limit.
It was agreed that the implementation of the requirement to use tiedowns, which are rated and marked with a Working Load Limit, will be phased in over a 12-month period, ending on Dec. 31, 2010. Written warnings will be issued to raise awareness of the requirement to use rated and marked tiedowns.
During the transition period, violations will be recorded in situations where improper or inadequate use of the required minimum number of tiedowns (either marked or unmarked) for securement of cargo poses a safety risk. Using a tiedown or a component of a tiedown not marked by the manufacturer with respect to its Working Load Limit will not result in Out-of-Service designation unless a significant safety risk is created.
On and after Jan. 1, 2011, each of the minimum number of tiedowns required under NSC 10 must be rated and marked with a Working Load Limit.
For a more information, go to www.horttrades.com/new-rules-for-tiedowns.
It was agreed that the implementation of the requirement to use tiedowns, which are rated and marked with a Working Load Limit, will be phased in over a 12-month period, ending on Dec. 31, 2010. Written warnings will be issued to raise awareness of the requirement to use rated and marked tiedowns.
During the transition period, violations will be recorded in situations where improper or inadequate use of the required minimum number of tiedowns (either marked or unmarked) for securement of cargo poses a safety risk. Using a tiedown or a component of a tiedown not marked by the manufacturer with respect to its Working Load Limit will not result in Out-of-Service designation unless a significant safety risk is created.
On and after Jan. 1, 2011, each of the minimum number of tiedowns required under NSC 10 must be rated and marked with a Working Load Limit.
For a more information, go to www.horttrades.com/new-rules-for-tiedowns.