Vehicles carrying poorly secured loads pose a clear risk to their drivers, to workers involved in loading and unloading operations and to other road users. Unsecured loads can greatly increase the risk of vehicle instability, leading to load shed and possible rollover.
Load safety is about achieving safe load systems, which involve suitable a vehicle, a suitable means of containment, suitable load configuration and a suitable method of load restraint. Participants in the transport chain need to have clear procedures for loading, unloading, and load securing.