The NHVR has published the first in a series of loading guides to help industry better understand the principles of good load restraint. The guides have been designed for parties in the CoR to print out and display in their workplace to increase awareness, or to be placed in loading manuals as a quick reference.

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Dunnage 

This initial loading guide is related to dunnage, which is the packing placed under and between parts of the load. Dunnage is generally made of either hard or soft wood timber and is either square or rectangular in cross-section. When used correctly, dunnage can increase the effectiveness of the load restraint system and improve the safety for loaders, unloaders, and drivers.

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An A3 poster related to the proper use of dunnage can be found on this LINK

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