Load Restraint Plan Example
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Last updated 7/30/2026
Load Restraint Plan
Business Name: Smithys Plumbing Solutions ABN: 12 345 678 901 Date: 25 October 2023 Prepared By: John Smith
1. Vehicle Details
- Make/Model: Ford Ranger
- Registration: 123 ABC
- Vehicle Type: Ute with Tray
- GVM: 3200 kg
- Deck Length: 2.4 metres
- Deck Width: 1.8 metres
- Deck Type: Alloy Tray
- Condition of Floor: Good, coated with non-slip liner
2. Load Details
- Description of Load: 20 Lengths of 100mm PVC Stormwater Pipe
- Total Weight of Load: 400 kg
- Individual Item Weight: 20 kg
- Dimensions: 6m long x 200mm diameter per length
- Centre of Gravity: High (load sits higher than tray sides due to length)
- Load Characteristics: Cylindrical, slightly slippery plastic, prone to rolling
3. Restraint Equipment
- Primary Restraint Method: Tie Down
- Equipment Type: 25mm Webbing Straps with Ratchets
- Lashing Capacity (LC) of Each Item: 2000 kg
- Number of Restraints Required: 4 Straps
- Protection Used: 2 Cardboard sleeves (preventing strap wear on pipe edges)
4. Restraint Methodology
- Arrangement: Pipes stacked flat on tray bed. Overhang of 1.8m at rear and 1.8m at front.
- Friction Management: Non-slip tray liner provides good base friction.
- Blocking: Pipes blocked front and rear by bulkhead and headboard.
- Lashing Angles: Straps positioned at 45 to 60 degrees over the load.
- Tensioning Device: Ratchet buckles.
5. Calculations
- Forward Force Requirement: 0.5 x 400kg = 200 kg
- Sideways Force Requirement: 0.5 x 400kg = 200 kg
- Rearward Force Requirement: 0.5 x 400kg = 200 kg
- Upward Force Requirement: 0.8 x 400kg = 320 kg
- Total Restraint Capacity Provided: 4 straps x 2000kg = 8000kg (Combined strength is well above requirement)
6. Pre-Departure Checklist
- Load placed centrally and evenly.
- Vehicle deck clean and dry.
- Restraint equipment inspected and undamaged.
- Straps tensioned correctly.
- Corner protectors used on sharp edges.
- No loose items on deck.
- Red flag attached to rear overhang.
7. Sign Off
Driver Name: John Smith Driver Signature: J. Smith Date: 25/10/2023
Notes
Notes on Example:
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Overhang Consideration: The pipes are 6 metres long on a 2.4 metre tray, resulting in significant overhang. This shifts the centre of gravity and affects vehicle stability, though the restraint method remains tie down.
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Equipment Selection: The user selected 25mm straps (LC 2000kg) for a 400kg load. This is technically overkill but demonstrates a high safety margin, which is good practice. This ensures that even if one strap fails or loses tension, the others hold the load.
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Geometry: The plan mentions angles (45-60 degrees). This is because tie-down strength depends on the angle. A flatter angle provides more downward force (clamping force) which increases friction.
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Protection: The user noted cardboard sleeves. This is a specific detail to prevent abrasion. Plastic pipes can wear through webbing quickly during vibration if unprotected.
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Load Restraint Plan
A written document outlining how loads are secured on a vehicle to ensure safety during transport.