1. P&O Ferrymasters Driver Training Programme 2019 v1
Sheet Packs
P&O Ferrymasters
Driver Training Programme 2019 v1
TSE Ref - LRG-0015-SP low friction Sheet packs Issue 1

2. Essential Requirements
Trailer Headboard – EN 12642
Code L or equivalent 10t
Code XL or equivalent 28t
Stanchion Posts
80 x 80 x 5 mm 10t
100 x 100 x 4 mm 28t
Straps
12 straps with forward blocking
34 Edge Protection
LC 2000 daN or +

3. Strapping – opposing loops / ‘strangle strapping’+ or
Slide to show how opposing loops (also known as ‘Strangle Strapping’) is done.
Note that edge protection is essential.

4. Strapping – opposing loops / ‘strangle strapping’
2 x 2 pairs of opposing loops per stack
8 x LC 2000 daN
28 x +

5. Restraining a Pyramid load
7 x LC 2000 daN
24 x +
1. Block it all forwards
2. Secure the top pack sideways
3. Secure the top pack rearwards
- this will clamp the lower packs in place
One other thing to look for with Stepped Loads is the overhang of the longer plates.
If the bottom plates are 1.5 times the length of the upper packs then add another strap to stop the end plates flapping. CLICK [strap will appear].

6. Basic principles – add rear restraint
1 Forward - Blocked (posts, headboard, cross-over straps)
2 Sideways - Strangle strapped
3 Rearwards - Strapped
10 x LC 2000 daN +
30 x
[This slide adds the rear restraint (shown with the H-frame).]
[The strap line comes up automatically]
Direction of travel
The driver and the public are now safe! 6

7. Cross-over strap option
9 x LC 2000 daN +
34 x
Front of stack aligned
Forward – 2 Cross-over straps
Sideways – Strangle strapped
Rearwards – 2 Cross-over straps
If you need to load some stacks away from the headboard, then you MUST secure them in the forward direction.
This option shows cross-over straps at the front (and the rear).
Make sure the packs are aligned at the front of the load so that the front cross-over straps cover all the packs.

8. + ‘H’ frame system Front of stack aligned 32 x
12 x LC 2000 daN +
32 x
Front of stack aligned
Forward – Timber H-frames with 2 straps
Sideways – Strangle strapped
Rearwards – Timber H-frame with 2 straps
Alternatively this slide shows the use of timber H-frames that can be used to block in the forward or rearward directions.