ASTM D5728-00(2006)
Historical Standard: ASTM D5728-00(2006) Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM D5728
1. Scope
1.1 These practices are intended to serve as a guide to shippers, carriers, and consignees for load planning, loading, blocking, and bracing of intermodal and unimodal cargo in surface transport. The practices are referenced to a bibliography of information concerning the above. Hazardous materials, bulk cargo, non-containerized break bulk in ocean carriage, and transport of cargo by air are not included in these practices at this time.
1.2 These practices shall apply to cargo in surface transport on flat bed, open top, box car, truck van and intermodal containers.
1.3 The practices are intended to form a framework for the safe and effective loading and unloading of cargo in intermodal and unimodal surface transport. They are not intended to provide comprehensive detail relating to specific types of cargo, but will reference to source materials wherein such detail may be found.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D996 Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
D4675 Guide for Selection and Use of Flat Strapping Materials
Keywords
blocking; bracing; cargo; intermodal; intermodal container; lading; loading; restraint; securement; shipping environments; unimodal ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 55.180.99 (Other standards related to freight distribution of goods)
DOI: 10.1520/D5728-00R06
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