Annex 10. Topics for consideration in a training programme

Topics to be included in a training programme
1	Consequences of badly packed and secured cargo
		Injuries to persons and damage to the environment Damage to all means of transport and CTUs Damage to cargo Economic consequences
2	Liabilities
		Different parties involved in cargo transport Legal responsibility Goodwill responsibility Quality assurance
3	Forces acting on the cargo during transport
		Road transport Rail transport Sea transport
4	Basic principles for cargo packing and securing
		Prevention from sliding Prevention from tipping Influence of friction Basic principles for cargo securing Dimensions of securing arrangements for combined transport
5	CTUs – types
		Freight containers Flats Swap bodies Road vehicles Rail cars/wagons
6	Cargo care consciousness and cargo planning
		Choice of transport means Choice of CTU type Check of CTU prior to packing Cargo distribution in CTUs Requirements from the receiver of cargo regarding cargo packing Condensation risks in CTUs Symbols for cargo handling
7	Different methods for cargo packing and securing
		Lashing Blocking and bracing Increasing friction
8	Safe handling of packages
		Manual handling Mechanical handling devices Personal protective equipment
9	Equipment for securing and protection of cargo
		Fixed equipment on CTUs Reusable cargo-securing equipment One-way equipment Inspection and rejection of securing equipment
10	On completion of packing
		Closing the CTU Marking and placarding Documentation Verifying gross mass
11	Packing and securing unitized cargo
		Cases Palletized cargoes Bales and bundles Bags on pallets Big bags Slabs and panels Barrels Pipes Cartons
12	Packing and securing of non-unitized cargo
		Different types of packaged cargoes packed together Packing of heavy and light cargoes together Packing of rigid and non-rigid cargoes together Packing of long and short cargoes together Packing of high and low cargoes together Packing of liquid and dry cargoes together
13	Packing and securing of paper products
		General guidelines for the packing and securing of paper products Vertical rolls Horizontal rolls Sheet paper on pallets
14	Packing and securing of cargo requiring special techniques
		Steel coils Cable drums Wire rolls Steel slabs Steel plates Big pipes Stone blocks Machines
15	Packing and securing of dangerous cargoes
		Regulations for the transport of dangerous goods Definitions Packing regulations Packing, separation and securing Labelling and placarding Information transfer when transporting dangerous cargoes Liabilities