Intended Audience

This course is required for University personnel who load, secure, and transport cargo on commercial motor vehicles. Retraining is required for these personnel every three (3) years.

This course is recommended for University personnel who load, secure, and transport cargo using UW owned or leased motor vehicles.

Description

This course teaches the essentials of securing loads and cargo for safe transport. It covers the North American Cargo Securement Standard, approved securement systems, and best practices for loading and transporting cargo. Participants will learn about regulatory requirements, inspection procedures, and specific cargo considerations to prevent accidents and ensure compliance during highway transit.

Regulations and resources

49 CFR 392.9 and 393 Subpart I

RCW 46.61.655 Dropping load, other materials—Covering

WAC 296-865 Motor Vehicles

UW Transportation Services Driver safety and awareness training

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

• To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
• To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
• For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.