Container Handling Suggestions
The definition of a "loaded container" for the purpose of securing and container handling; is a container other than in the empty or tare condition. Containers must be treated as loaded, unless otherwise confirmed. In order to maintain safety, when handling or securing containers, environmental conditions like wind must be considered. The word loaded refers to the maximum gross weigh rating of the container. In order to ensure that the centre of gravity is kept as central and low as possible, the cargo must be distributed throughout the container.
Having an evenly distributed load it is advantageous to prevent lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting, so as to maintain safety. A load that is even helps to avoid unacceptable load concentrations, and unacceptable vehicle axle loading.
With the distribution of load within the container, the eccentricity of the center of gravity differs. It is very essential that the designers of handling machines and containers consider during the engineering process. For example, when 60 percent of the load by mass is distributed in 50% of the container length measured from one end of the machinery, the eccentricity corresponds to 5 percent.
Make sure that the container is free to be handled and care needs to be taken to make sure it is safely attached to the container, in order to make sure that the machinery utilized is right for the load. Specific attention must be paid to the possibility of the container tilting because of the eccentricity of the center of gravity. When raising any container whose centre of gravity is eccentric or mobile, like a tank container, a bulk container or a container with a liquid bulk bag or a thermal container with a refrigerating unit, either clip on or integral, or any container with a hanging load, great care must be taken when raising these.
There are a lot of methods for utilizing handling containers which could be taken into account. However, there needs to be an evaluation of the equipment means by which the container is to be utilized. With regards to international container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is paramount in each and every situation and time must be taken prior to starting in order to make sure overall efficiency is maintained and all situations are handled in the best way possible.