Container Handling Suggestions
The definition of a "loaded container" for the purpose of container handling and securing; 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 securing or handling containers, environmental conditions like wind has to be taken into consideration. The term loaded refers to the maximum gross weigh rating of the container. To be able to guarantee that the centre of gravity is kept as central and low as possible, the load needs to be distributed throughout the container.
In order to maintain safety, having an equally distributed load is beneficial to avoid lack of vehicle stability, and excessive tilting. An even load helps to avoid unacceptable load concentrations, and unacceptable vehicle axle loading.
The eccentricity of the center of gravity differs, with the distribution of load within the container. It is extremely important that the designers of containers and handling equipment consider during the engineering process. For example, when 60 percent of the load by mass is distributed in 50 percent of the length of the container 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 perfect for the load. Particular attention should be paid to the risk of the container tilting due to the eccentricity of the center of gravity. When raising any container whose centre of gravity is eccentric or mobile, such as 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, extreme care has to be taken when raising these.
There are lots of methods for utilizing handling containers which can be taken into account. Nevertheless, there has to be an evaluation of the equipment means by which the container is to be utilized. With respect to international container standards, the methods of operation are envisaged. Safety is paramount in every situation and time has to be taken before starting in order to make certain overall efficiency is maintained and all situations are handled in the best way possible.