Mass Dimension and Loading Risk Assessment
Risk assessment for mass, dimension and loading from freight booking to departure.
Who it's for
Suits: Operators carrying mass-sensitive freight
What it proves at audit
Heavy Vehicle Accreditation criteria this document produces evidence for. Check your readiness.
Why operators use it
We use this assessment to make sure each loaded vehicle is lawful, suitable and safe for its actual vehicle/trailer configuration, load, route, access authority and operating conditions before it travels.
Mass, dimension and loading risks are created at planning, allocation and loading, not just when a vehicle reaches a roadside check. A correct gross mass alone does not prove the vehicle is safe or lawful. Axle distribution, steer mass, coupling/tyre/suspension capability, load placement, height and clearance, dimensions, route access, vehicle configuration and current operating authority all matter. The assessment creates a single practical picture of these factors and assigns controls to the people and systems that can manage them.
From the companion guide that comes with this document.
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