Question

1. anita is transporting a heavy vehicle and has to remove a bucket to secure it separately. which part of the national safety code should she follow to secure the bucket?

the general cargo securement standard
division 7: cargo for cargo - carrying vehicles
division 9: miscellaneous cargo

1. which type of heavy vehicle requires special attention because it has low friction on metal deck surfaces?

articulated equipment
crawler equipment
wheeled vehicles

1. ppe you need when using a load binder includes:

gloves
eye protection
hard hat
ear protection
dust mask

1. which of the following is a safe practice when using a load binder?

use the load binder while standing on the trailer deck to get a better position
clear away any snow, ice or grease that can create slippery conditions
use a hand - held handle extension to add more leverage to the load binder

1. which of the following is an unsafe practice while using tie - downs to secure a heavy vehicle?

for each point of attachment, there should be one binder
attach the tie - downs to the frame or structure of the trailer
attach the tie - downs to anchor points as close as possible to the front and rear of the trailer

1. which of the following is a best practice for using a load binder?

position the binder against the tires of the heavy vehicle to keep it in place
when a load binder \jumps\ on release, absorb the force with your body
release the load binder slowly to avoid a sudden shock

Explanation:

1. When securing a bucket separately while transporting a heavy - vehicle, the relevant part of the National Safety Code is Division 7: Cargo Securement for Heavy Vehicles as it deals with securing cargo in heavy vehicles.
2. Articulated equipment has low friction on metal deck surfaces and requires special attention.
3. When using a load binder, gloves and eye protection are PPE needed. Gloves protect hands from injury and eye protection safeguards against debris.
4. Clearing away snow, ice or grease that can create slippery conditions is a safe practice when using a load binder as it reduces the risk of slipping and falling.
5. Attaching tie - downs to chains around the fenders of the trailer is an unsafe practice as it may not provide proper and secure attachment for the heavy vehicle.
6. Positioning the binder against the tires of the heavy vehicle to keep it in place is a best practice for using a load binder as it helps in properly securing the load.

Answer:

1. Division 7: Cargo Securement for Heavy Vehicles
2. Articulated equipment
3. Gloves, Eye protection
4. Clear away any snow, ice or grease that can create slippery conditions
5. Attach tie - downs to chains around the fenders of the trailer
6. Position the binder against the tires of the heavy vehicle to keep it in place