The ATA has released a new Technical Advisory Procedure (TAP) on certified load restraint curtain systems (CLRC). This TAP was developed by the Industry Technical Council, (ITC) a committee within the ATA.
“This TAP has been developed with extensive input from both industry experts and enforcement offices from across Australia. It was developed as a result of gaps in guidance identified within the 2nd edition of the Load Restraint Guidelines (LRG). It is expected that the TAP will feed into the review of the Guide currently underway by the National Transport Commission”, said Senior Adviser of Engineering, Chris Loose.
The main purpose of this TAP is to provide operators and inspectors with guidance to ensure a common understanding of how to demonstrate compliance to the performance standard detailed in the 2nd Edition of the LRG when load rated curtains form part of the load restraint system.
“It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide for restraining loads. This TAP also provides some basic information to manufacturers of CLRC systems on certification, modification, retrofitting and repairs. Understanding this information is critical for trucking operators to perform at their best”.
The ITC functions as a technical committee within the ATA, where information can be exchanged. The ITC was established in 1995 to inform, educate, and support the trucking industry state-of-the-art maintenance and technical procedures.
Further information about the ITC, including more member benefits and the membership application form, are available in the ITC Membership Kit.
Alternatively, please call the ATA on 02 6253 6900 for more information.
TAP- CERTIFIED LOAD RESTRAINT CURTAIN SYSTEMS