Heavy Machinery Moving
Securing Heavy Machinery
Securing heavy machinery correctly and safety is of vital
importance to the safety of the loader and operator, and
to the equipment itself. Specifications are laid out by
the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
for certain procedures that should always be followed when
securing heavy machinery.
The rules for securing heavy machinery
The rules are set by the FMCSA to ensure the optimum safety
of those moving heavy machinery. Companies are required
to follow these guidelines, but may have additional rules
or regulations of their own with regards to heavy machinery
and other similar equipment.
The rules regarding securing heavy machines are straightforward
and simple, meant to ensure that people and equipment remain
as safe as possible. The additional rules a company provides
to its workers depends on the company and the type of heavy
equipment that they are moving.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s
guidelines for securing heavy machinery fall under the auspice
of section 393.100. Under their guidelines, heavy machinery
and equipment is defined as any vehicle 10, 000 pounds or
greater that uses tracks or wheels, like bulldozers, tractors,
front-end loaders, and power shovels.
Equipment that is less than 10,000 pounds should also adhere
to the heavy machinery standards, but does fall under other
guidelines of its own.
Preparing to secure heavy machinery:
When preparing to secure heavy machinery, you should be
sure to lower additional equipment like claws, shovels,
or blades. After they are lowered, they have to be attached
to the sides of the heavy machine or vehicle.
Securing heavy machinery with tracks or wheels:
When securing heavy machines like tractors that have wheels
or tracks, the vehicle has to be secured in such a way that
the tracks or tires won’t roll forward, back, or side
to side and at least four tie downs should be used. This
is exceedingly important, as heavy machinery that rolls
is highly dangerous if it’s not properly secured.
The tie downs have to be attached on specially designed
mounts that are strong enough to hold equipment, or as close
as possible to the front-end or back of the transporting
vehicle.
Dunkel Brothers Machinery Moving
If you choose Dunkel Bros. to move your heavy machinery,
we will secure the machinery for you.
Please call to learn how Dunkel Brothers fulfills all of
your machinery moving needs. Not only do we fulfill all
the requirements mentioned above, we are one of the most
trusted machinery moving companies in California.
Feel free to contact
us with questions about your job or to request a free
estimate.
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