Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Driver's Handbook - Transport

7Stakes or stanchions should be used to prevent sideways movement.• crowned loadsIt is important that long rigid loads such as pipes, logs etc be crowned toensure the load is lashed securely without ‘gaps’. Gaps in the load mayallow it to move and cause the lashings to become loose.To restrain movement in loadssuch as pipes, they need to be crownedand have no gaps.The gaps in this load can causepotentially dangerous load shift.• Divided crowned loadsIn some cases it may be necessary to divide the load into two or morestacks to crown it effectively. This can be achieved by attaching thelashings along the middle of the deck.86A load that is divided to minimise thechance of movement.A load with substantial gaps that wouldallow potentially dangerous movement.Tasmanian Heavy Vehicle Handbook