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Document ID (ISN)109602
CIS number 09-685
ISSN - Serial title 0946-7599 - Arbeit und Gesundheit
Year 2009
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Roiderer F.
Title Loading, securing, transporting
Original title Laden, sichern, transportieren [in German]
Bibliographic information 2009, No.1, p.6-9. Illus.
Abstract This article presents the work organization and safe work practices at a German road transport company with 150 employees handling large volumes. The trucks are loaded in such a manner that the loads are in direct contact to ensure that the goods do not move during transport. The loading of each truck is controlled and photographed.
Descriptors (primary) transport of materials; safe working methods; loading and unloading
Descriptors (secondary) acoustic signalling; Germany; personal protective equipment; road transport; trucks
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Transport of materials