Installation of load securing nets

Avoiding fines and accidents with mobile safety kits

  During an inspection, both the driver and the company will be prosecuted. Improper storage of goods during transport can result in hefty fines and, in some cases, even very high penalties. This does not have to be the case, as evidenced by the fact that complete sets are now available that can be easily transferred from one vehicle to another and carried around without much effort by drivers working for logistics companies. For sporadic use, there is no need for fixed, permanently installed safety nets and load securing nets. In a handy bag, the inclined user will find everything they need for exemplary storage during the journey. The load securing net, assembly instructions, carabiners and clamp locks, which are used for fastening. In most cases, lashing straps for optimal fastening and two to three edge protection plates are also included, which can be placed on easily damaged corners if necessary. Very good sets also include anti-slip mats for their customers, which can be placed under the goods, cardboard boxes or crates. These are available in various sizes and can be combined with each other to achieve the desired effect. Entrepreneurs would be well advised to invest in such simple aids rather than gambling with the safety and well-being of their employees. Ten times, a journey without load securing may go well, but on the eleventh time, the brakes will be slammed on and then it will happen. The car in front brakes unexpectedly, a child runs across the road. The driver has no choice. With the correct installation of load securing nets, in many cases you can prevent a serious accident, minimise the risk, deliver the goods safely and intact to their destination, and participate in road traffic with a clear conscience.

Load securing nets: Versatile and cost-effective solutions for safe goods transport

  So what is a load securing net? It is a tool used to secure goods during transport. They are used in various areas of load securing and are manufactured in different sizes, shapes, colours and materials. There are also fabric tarpaulins that are also used for load securing. These tools are primarily cost-effective, easy to use and serve to effectively secure the goods being transported. They are durable, resistant, show good strength when subjected to friction and the fabric adapts well to the goods being transported. This ensures that the goods are secured in the best possible way. They are particularly suitable for loading bulk goods, crates, loose, fragile goods, wood or parcels. The nets are stretched over the entire load as a cover. The goods can be secured at the front or sides on the floor. Securing can be carried out in containers, on the loading area of lorries, motor vehicles, special containers or trailers. Depending on the area of application, there are different types of nets, for example container nets, cover nets or trailer nets. Even courier and express parcel services use load securing nets. Normal lashing straps would be impossible to use here, as the securing nets are more suitable for lashing down or separating the load compartment. The nets are available in various materials, including PE = polyester, PP = polypropylene (synthetic fibre), hemp or waterproof material. The cord thickness and mesh size of the ropes are also important. The markings and colours are green, blue, red or black. To prevent theft, it is possible to print the name of the owner on the net. The “GS” mark for tested safety is important in order to recognise whether the net can withstand the heavy loads required for safety.