Directive 2014/47/EU of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

II. Inspection of the Securing of Cargo

1. Classification of deficiencies

Deficiencies shall be classified in one of the following deficiency groups:

• Minor deficiency: a minor deficiency exists when the load has been properly secured but a safety advice might be appropriate.

• Major deficiency: a major deficiency exists when the load has not been sufficiently secured and a significant shifting or overturning of the load or parts thereof is possible.

• Dangerous deficiency: a dangerous deficiency exists when traffic safety is directly endangered due to a risk of loss of cargo or parts thereof or a hazard deriving directly from the cargo or an immediate endangering of persons

Where several deficiencies are present, the transport is classified in the highest deficiency group. If, in the event that there are several deficiencies, as the effects based on the combination of those deficiencies are expected to reinforce one another, the transport shall be classified in the next higher deficiency level.

2. Methods of inspection

The method of inspection is a visual assessment of the proper use of appropriate measures in the amount necessary to secure cargo and/or measurement of tension forces, calculation of securing efficiency and checking of certificates where appropriate.

3. Assessment of deficiencies

Table 1 sets out rules that may be applied during a cargo securing inspection to determine whether the condition of the transport is acceptable.

The categorisation of the deficiencies shall be determined on the basis of the classifications set out in Section 1 of this chapter, on a case-by-case basis.

The values stated in Table 1 are of an indicative nature and should be seen as a guideline for determining the category of a given deficiency in light of the specific circumstances — depending in particular on the nature of the cargo and the discretion of the inspector.

In the case of a transport falling within the scope of Council Directive 95/50/EC(1), more specific requirements may apply.

Table 1

Item	Deficiencies	Deficiencies assessment
		Minor	Major	Dangerous
A	Transport packaging does not allow proper load securing.	At discretion of inspector
B	One or more load units are not properly positioned.	At discretion of inspector
C	The vehicle is not suitable for the loaded cargo (deficiency other than those listed under item 10).	At discretion of inspector
D	Obvious defects of the vehicle superstructure (deficiency other than those listed under item 10).	At discretion of inspector
10	Suitability of the vehicle
10.1.	Front wall (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.1.1.	Part-weakening rust damage or deformations		x
	Part cracked risking the integrity of the cargo compartment			x
10.1.2.	Insufficient strength (certificate or label if applicable)		x
	Insufficient height relevant to cargo carried			x
10.2.	Board walls (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.2.1.	Part-weakening rust damage, deformations, insufficient condition of hinges or catches		x
	Part cracked; hinges or catches missing or inoperative			x
10.2.2.	Stayer insufficient strength (certificate or label if applicable)		x
	Insufficient height relevant to cargo carried			x
10.2.3.	Board wall planks, insufficient condition		x
	Part cracked			x
10.3.	Rear wall (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.3.1.	Part-weakening rust damage, deformations, insufficient condition of hinges or catches		x
	Part cracked; hinges or catches missing or inoperative			x
10.3.2.	Insufficient strength (certificate or label if applicable)		x
	Insufficient height relevant to cargo carried			x
10.4.	Stanchions (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.4.1.	Part-weakening rust damage, deformations or insufficient attachment to vehicle		x
	Part cracked; attachment to vehicle instable			x
10.4.2.	Insufficient strength or design		x
	Insufficient height relevant to cargo carried			x
10.5.	Lashing points (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.5.1.	Insufficient condition or design		x
	Not capable of bearing required lashing forces			x
10.5.2.	Insufficient number		x
	Insufficient number for bearing required lashing forces			x
10.6.	Required special structures (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.6.1.	Insufficient condition, damaged		x
	Part cracked; not able to bear restraint forces			x
10.6.2.	Not suitable for transported cargo		x
	Missing			x
10.7.	Floor (if used for the securing of cargo)
10.7.1.	Insufficient condition, damaged		x
	Part cracked; not able to bear cargo			x
10.7.2.	Insufficient load rating		x
	Not able to bear cargo			x
20.	Restraining methods
20.1.	Locking, blocking and direct lashing
20.1.1.	Direct attachment of the load (blocking)
20.1.1.1.	Distance forward to the front wall, if used for direct securing of cargo, too great		x
	More than 15 cm and danger of penetrating the wall			x
20.1.1.2.	Lateral distance to the board wall, if used for direct securing of cargo, too great		x
	More than 15 cm and danger of penetrating the wall			x
20.1.1.3.	Distance backwards to the rear board wall, if used for direct securing of cargo, too great		x
	More than 15 cm and danger of penetrating the wall			x
20.1.2.	Securing devices such as lashing rails, blocking beams, battens and wedges to the front, to the sides and to the rear
20.1.2.1.	Improper attachment to vehicle	x
	Insufficient attachment		x
	Not able to bear restraint forces, loose			x
20.1.2.2.	Securing improper	x
	Insufficient securing		x
	Completely ineffective			x
20.1.2.3.	Insufficient suitability of the securing equipment		x
	Securing equipment complete unsuitable			x
20.1.2.4.	Suitability of the chosen method for securing the packaging suboptimal		x
	Chosen method completely inadequate			x
20.1.3.	Direct securing with nets and blankets
20.1.3.1.	Condition of the nets and blankets (label missing/damaged but device still in good order)	x
	Load-restraint devices damaged		x
	Load-restraint devices seriously deteriorated and no longer suitable for use			x
20.1.3.2.	Insufficient strength of the nets and blankets		x
	Capability less than 2/3 of the required restraint forces			x
20.1.3.3.	Insufficient fastening of the nets and blankets		x
	Fastening less capable to bear 2/3 of the required restraint forces			x
20.1.3.4.	Insufficient suitability of the nets and blankets for securing the cargo		x
	Completely unsuitable			x
20.1.4.	Separation and padding of the loading units or clearance spaces
20.1.4.1.	Unsuitability of the separation and padding unit		x
	Extensive separation or clearance spaces			x
20.1.5.	Direct lashing (horizontal, transverse, diagonal, loop and spring lashings)
20.1.5.1.	The required securing strengths inadequate		x
	Less than 2/3 of required strength			x
20.2.	Friction-lock securing
20.2.1.	Attainment of the required securing strengths
20.2.1.1.	The required securing strengths inadequate		x
	Less than 2/3 of required strength			x
20.3.	Load-restraint devices used
20.3.1.	Unsuitability of the load-restraint devices		x
	Completely unsuitable device			x
20.3.2.	Label (e.g. patch/test trailer) is missing/damaged but device still in good order	x
	Label (e.g. patch/test trailer) is missing/damaged but device shows considerable deterioration		x
20.3.3.	Load-restraint devices damaged		x
	Load-restraint devices seriously deteriorated and no longer suitable for use			x
20.3.4.	Lashing winches incorrect used		x
	Defective lashing winches			x
20.3.5.	Use of the load-restraint wrong (e.g. absence of edge protection)		x
	Use of the load-restraint devices defective (e.g. knots)			x
20.3.6.	Fastening of the load-restraint devices inappropriate		x
	Less than 2/3 of required strength			x
20.4.	Additional equipment (e.g. anti-slip mats, edge protectors, edge slides)
20.4.1.	Unsuitable equipment used	x
	Wrong or defective equipment used		x
	Equipment used completely unsuitable			x
20.5.	Transport of bulk material, light and loose material
20.5.1.	Bulk material blown away during operation of the vehicle on the road likely to distract traffic		x
	Posing a danger to traffic			x
20.5.2.	Bulk materials are not adequately secured		x
	Loss of cargo posing a danger to traffic			x
20.5.3.	Absence of covering for light goods		x
	Loss of cargo posing a danger to traffic			x
20.6.	Round timber transports
20.6.1.	Transport material (logs) partially loose			x
20.6.2.	Securing strengths of the loading unit inadequate		x
	Less than 2/3 of required strength			x
30.	Load entirely unsecured			x

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Council Directive 95/50/EC of 6 October 1995 on uniform procedures for checks on the transport of dangerous goods by road (OJ L 249, 17.10.1995, p. 35).