Load Restraint Training
Practical, plain-English training so your team can secure every load — safely and legally. Delivered on-site with your vehicles and aligned to Chain of Responsibility and the National Transport Commission’s Load Restraint Guide.
Give your team the essentials - without the jargon
- Understand duties under the Chain of Responsibility
- Choose the right restraint method for the load and vehicle
- Use equipment correctly: straps, chains, angles, dunnage
- Spot unstable loads early and prevent load shift
- Apply pre-start, final and in-transit checks
- Keep simple documentation that stands up in audits
What you’ll walk away with
- Confidence to secure loads in real-world conditions
- Fewer incidents, damage and re-work
- Faster, more consistent loading across the fleet
- Clear evidence of training for WHS/CoR compliance
What we cover
Chain of Responsibility
How duties apply to drivers, loaders, managers and schedulers.
Preventing Load Shift
Why loads move and practical steps to stop it.
Safe Load Carriage
Balancing, securing and distributing weight appropriately.
Restraint Methods
Tie-downs, direct restraint and friction — when to use each.
Positioning & Stability
Identifying unstable or uneven loads; vehicle dynamics.
Dunnage & Angles
Correct angles and dunnage to protect the load and vehicle.
How Much Restraint?
Working out restraint required for different loads and journeys.
Equipment Selection
Choosing fit-for-purpose straps, chains and hardware.
Using Equipment Properly
Correct application of load binders, ratchets and tensioners.
Wear & Damage
Inspecting, tagging-out and retiring damaged equipment.
Do’s & Don’ts
Common mistakes to avoid; simple rules that keep you safe.
Final Inspection & Docs
Pre-trip, final and in-transit checks; practical record-keeping.
Training that fits your operation
On-site at your depot
We come to you and tailor examples to your routes, vehicles and loads.
Brief classroom
Short, focused session to make law and principles practical.
Hands-on practice
At-vehicle application with your equipment and typical loads.
Attendance certificates
Record of training provided for compliance files and audits.
Ready to make load restraint simple? Let’s tailor a session to your vehicles and loads.
Enquire now 1300 392 052