craig
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Yes, I`m sure it was the same in the old guide.
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Smiffy
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You don't have to do cross chains, it isn't compulsory just recommended. What is compulsory is to stop forward reward and sideways movement. This can be achieved in many ways. He is up against the step so that will also be part of his load security.
What they don't like over track chains. The same chaining system over the track frame would be considered much better as would correct positioning of the binder.
I got pulled into vosa with a 13t excavator on. I had 2 chains on, one front one rear over the track frames at a slight angle pulling backwards forwards against part of the track frame, binders where between tracks, And a strap over the boom. They where only checking load security and tacho offences that day so got plenty of scrutiny. They where more than happy with it, as the machine was secured in all directions.
Bri963
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Just read that link, Craig. Doesn’t look like much has changed.
Bri963
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Some of the hauliers that come in to us have it in their method statements to cross-chain, and they have to photograph the load after they’ve lashed it. Seeing this more and more recently, especially with the bigger companies. As you say, it’s not a legal requirement but it’s a recommendation and it’s certainly a good way of stopping lateral movement.
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Smiffy
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Here is another of today's stupidity. I get that the blocks of wood should be secured but who the hell decided telehandlers need chocks.
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Bri963
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That’s the bit that seems to have changed in the new guidance. Chocks or blocks.Here is another of today's stupidity. I get that the blocks of wood should be secured but who the hell decided telehandlers need chocks.
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Lancs Lad
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Average speed of most wagons on the mway network today was prob 30mph I bet
Kin grockles galore.
Wouldn't have minded seeing a D6 on a fibreglass tent
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Smiffy
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I wish I could have a job sitting in an office making up rules with no practical experience and seemingly little in-depth industry knowledge whilst being over paid.
It really seems that they don't want anyone to work anymore. There is a shortage of lorry drivers so they are going to further drive them away and make those that remain spend more time fiddling with straps.
I see also they have decided that ibc's require 2 straps each done up less tightly to avoid crushing the ibc
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Monkeybusiness
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I did a double-take when she dropped a machine at a site I was working on - certainly better than looking at @Mogman!Sat in traffic alongside a 5 axle O'Connor's lowloader ....nice new cat 320 on it so I'm giving a good once over in bored fashion...as I get to cab I look up and there's a lass driving ...looking at me like wtf you staring at
pettsy
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Pretty sure I saw a video on tiktok the other day with her delivering a big caterpillar 360. Fair play!
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
used to be a girl drives for Tescos ... the store here is a total bitch to back an artic into - traffic, parked vehicles, pedestrians who DGAF ... couldn't be harder .... she can put her rig in there, first time, every time like she's driving a mini in there .. fair play to her .. very skilled driver.
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6feetdown
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Wish there were more women in construction. Our lass always has looks and comments usually really positive along with a bit of amazement when driving a machine or carrying stuff
V8Druid
do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
this is a cool idea .... variation on the old steering bogies
CPS
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Lancs Lad
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3 big bags...latest phantom straps 
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6feetdown
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You still behind the times got to get yourself some invisible ones much quicker to secure the load
Lancs Lad
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Last roundabout I followed him round it started shifting so I got out of the way...I've a feeling he will have the shovel out at some point 🫣
Lancs Lad
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Thats 3.7T dead at least ..brave fella...
M6 cannock this morning..
M6 cannock this morning..
CPS
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Don't know why he didn't just put it on the transit
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fred
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couple of girls driving 8 wheeler tippers by us. Treat them no different than the blokes, full piss taking all the time.
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