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7. LOADING AND LOAD SECURITY
7.1. Loading and Discharging of
Bitumen (Tar) Tanker
7.1.1. Safety Instructions
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Be sure that the cargo is properly
distributed and in accordance with
all laws, rules, and regulations.
Check the loading limits, total
weight, and axle load capacities. Do
not exceed the weight limits which
are defined in the user manual and
identification plate. Comply with all
national/international laws, rules
and regulations about loading and
occupational safety.
•
While all vehicles are being de-
signed, except for ones, it is as-
sumed that the load will be
distributed evenly on the load car-
riage surface and the calculations
are done accordingly. Thus, the load
up to the maximum carrying ca-
pacity of your vehicle must be dis-
tributed to ensure that equal weights
are at the unit areas over the utilized
carriage area.
•
During the loading operation, do not
exceed the permissible maximum
height. A loading performed within
the specified loading limit will ensure
that you keep away from traffic
accidents.
Perform the following checks after
loading and unloading:
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Check that the tanker is properly
filled (filling level, load distribution,
etc.)
•
All valves and manhole covers are
closed and secured.
•
All material hoses are safely
removed.
•
Check that the folding ladder and
handrail are folded and secured.
•
All danger signs are in place and
visible.
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In addition to these checks, some of
the equipment in the vehicle must
also be checked in their manufactur-
er's manual.
Loading and unloading the
tanker vehicle that is not con-
nected to the tractor may cau-
se the vehicle to overturn. Fill
or unload the tanker vehicle
only when the vehicle is con-
nected to the tractor.
Forces may affect the vehicle
7.1.1.1. Load Safety
The international Highways Regulations
specify the maximum loading capacities
of tractors, trucks, trailers, semi-trailers
along with how and how much of the ton-
nage and dimensions of these loads are
to be secured.
7.1.2. Load Distribution and Load
Limits
of
Tractor-Semi-trailer
Combination
•
Ensure that you made a proper load
distribution in compliance with all
laws, rules, and regulations.
•
In the loading process, take the
loading limits, total weight, and axle
load capacities into the account.
