The document outlines the importance of load securement and distribution, defining cargo and specifying regulations applicable to vehicles over 10,001 pounds or those transporting hazardous materials. It emphasizes the responsibilities of ensuring cargo is properly secured to prevent accidents and road debris. Additionally, it introduces Safety Canada's load securement training course that covers securement methods, regulations, and inspections.

1. Load Securement and Distribution

2. What is Load Securement and
Distribution?
According to Section 2(e) of the Cargo
Securement Regulations defines cargo
as “All articles of material carried by a
vehicle, including those used in the
operation of the vehicle, but excluding
passengers."

3. Federal Cargo Regulations Apply to
These Vehicles
❏ Who have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of at least 10,001 pounds
❏ Are used in transporting hazardous
materials in a quantity requiring placarding
❏ Are used in the interstate transportation of
vehicles and cargo

5. Why is Cargo Securement Important?
Cargo securing is the process of ensuring that cargoes do not move
or rub against one another during transportation.
Improper securing can also result in road debris, which can cause
accidents.

7. What Exactly Are Your Responsibilities?
 Comply with federal and state laws, rules,
and regulations
 Load and secure any cargo aboard a
vehicle properly
 Familiarize drivers with cargo-securing
methods and procedures

9. Cargo Securement Course
Safety Canada’s Load Securement & Distribution Training you will learn:
 Securement system elements and
their properties
 Forces acting on cargo
 Safe and legal securement and
distribution methods
 Tiedown regulations for varied
cargo

11. Topic you will cover in this Course
Load Securement
Requirements
Securement Systems
Tiedowns Inspections
Concrete Pipe
Load Limits

12. About Us
Safety Canada is a leading safety consulting company in Canada, offering a wide
range of online workplace safety certification courses and expert training in
safety compliance.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality safety education to individuals and
organizations across the country.

13. Contact Details
261 Seneca Road, Sherwood Park, AB
T8A 4G6
Phone - 1-866-416-1660
Email - info@safety-canada.ca
Website - www.safety-canada.ca