ASTM-D5728 Standard Practices for Securement of Cargo in Intermodal and Unimodal Surface Transport

ASTM-D5728 - 2012 R20 EDITION - CURRENT
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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.

Keywords

blocking; bracing; cargo; intermodal; intermodal container; lading; loading; restraint; securement; shipping environments; unimodal; ICS Number Code 55.180.99 (Other standards related to freight distribution of goods)

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15.10 (Packaging; Flexible Barrier Packaging)

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55.180.99 (Other standards related to freight distribution of goods Including intermediate bulk containers)

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Document Number

ASTM-D5728-12R20

Revision Level

2012 R20 EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Oct. 20, 2020

Document Type

Practice

Page Count

6 pages

Committee Number

D10.25