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Load Securing, Restraint and Rollover Prevention

Gives drivers and loading staff the practical skills to secure cargo so it stays put and the vehicle stays upright. Covers restraint equipment, load distribution, centre of gravity and the driving techniques that prevent rollovers on African roads. Focuses on preventing the shifted loads and tip overs that cause serious crashes, cargo damage and road closures.

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What you will be able to do

  • Calculate load distribution and centre of gravity for a stable vehicle.
  • Select and apply straps, chains, dunnage and blocking for different cargo types.
  • Inspect restraint equipment and rejection criteria before every trip.
  • Explain how load shift and high centre of gravity cause rollovers.
  • Apply driving techniques that reduce rollover risk on bends and slopes.
  • Check and re secure loads at stops during long journeys.

Course outline

  1. 01Load Distribution and Centre of Gravity
  2. 02Restraint Equipment Selection and Use
  3. 03Blocking, Bracing and Dunnage Methods
  4. 04Inspecting and Rejecting Restraint Gear
  5. 05How Load Shift Causes Rollovers
  6. 06Rollover Prevention Driving Techniques
  7. 07Load Checks During Long Journeys

Who should attend

This programme suits professional drivers, loading crews, yard supervisors and transport safety officers responsible for cargo restraint.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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