Load Restraint Plan

Business Name: [ENTER BUSINESS NAME] ABN: [ENTER ABN] Date: [ENTER DATE] Prepared By: [ENTER NAME]

1. Vehicle Details

• Make/Model: [ENTER VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL]
• Registration: [ENTER REGO NUMBER]
• Vehicle Type: [UTE / TRUCK / TRAILER / PRIME MOVER]
• GVM: [ENTER GROSS VEHICLE MASS]
• Deck Length: [ENTER LENGTH IN METRES]
• Deck Width: [ENTER WIDTH IN METRES]
• Deck Type: [FLAT / CURTAIN SIDE / BOX]
• Condition of Floor: [GOOD / REQUIRES REPAIR / CLEAN]

2. Load Details

• Description of Load: [DESCRIBE ITEMS, E.G., 20 PACKS OF TIMBER]
• Total Weight of Load: [ENTER TOTAL WEIGHT IN KG]
• Individual Item Weight: [ENTER WEIGHT OF SINGLE ITEM]
• Dimensions: [ENTER LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT]
• Centre of Gravity: [HIGH / LOW / CENTRAL]
• Load Characteristics: [SLIPPERY / STABLE / FRAGILE / LIQUID]

3. Restraint Equipment

• Primary Restraint Method: [TIE DOWN / DIRECT LASHING / CONTAINMENT]
• Equipment Type: [WEBBING STRAPS / CHAINS / STEEL WIRE]
• Lashing Capacity (LC) of Each Item: [ENTER LC IN KG]
• Number of Restraints Required: [ENTER NUMBER]
• Protection Used: [CORNER PROTECTORS / SLEEVES / NONE]

4. Restraint Methodology

• Arrangement: [DESCRIBE HOW LOAD IS PLACED ON DECK, E.G., SINGLE STACK, PALLETISED]
• Friction Management: [DESCRIBE METHODS TO INCREASE FRICTION, E.G., RUBBER MATS]
• Blocking: [DESCRIBE IF HEADBOARDS, SIDEWALLS OR CHOCKS ARE USED]
• Lashing Angles: [DESCRIBE ANGLES OF STRAPS, E.G., 45 DEGREES]
• Tensioning Device: [RATCHET / OVERCENTRE LEVER]

5. Calculations

• Forward Force Requirement: [0.5 X LOAD WEIGHT = X KG]
• Sideways Force Requirement: [0.5 X LOAD WEIGHT = X KG]
• Rearward Force Requirement: [0.5 X LOAD WEIGHT = X KG]
• Upward Force Requirement: [0.8 X LOAD WEIGHT = X KG]
• Total Restraint Capacity Provided: [TOTAL LC OF ALL STRAPS USED]

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.
• Tailboard or doors closed and secured.

7. Sign Off

Driver Name: [PRINT NAME] Driver Signature: ___________________ Date: [ENTER DATE]