Loading and unloading maneuvering resources

Loading and unloading maneuvering resources

1. Merchandise Features

   • The first thing to take into account is to determine the characteristics of the merchandise to be handled, since depending on its class or nature, the way in which the loading or unloading operations will be carried out is determined. It should be identified what type of cargo is, if it is general, bulk, perishable or dangerous.

2. Risks

   • When carrying out these maneuvers with a lot of movement and risk, preventive measures must be taken both with the adequate training of the personnel, the use of the necessary precautionary implements such as the helmet, gloves to prevent the goods from slipping and special shoes. Manual handling: Transport of the load by one or more employees (place, lift, push). The weight and dimensions of the load must be taken into account so as not to risk the ergonomics of the place.

3. Packing and Packaging

   • It is essential to check that the packaging complies with the safety and hygiene standards necessary to optimize the operation, this review prevents setbacks involving cargo or human personnel, making it easy to handle and locate.

4. Pallets and forklifts

   • Pallets (pallets) They are horizontal platforms used as a base for stacking, storing, handling and transporting loads in general.

5. Lift truck

   • Motor vehicle with attached platform that can be raised AND lowered. The platform can be used to insert it underneath an object and then it is raised to move the object.

6. Loading and Unloading Zones

   • All storage processes start in the loading areas and end in the download areas. Loading and unloading must be carried out within the primary zone under the control of the customs administration. The lot, expiration date and clear characteristics of the product must be identified in order to locate them. For this, the personnel must be trained to handle the merchandise depending on its characteristics, to be able to locate it in the means of transport or on top of the pallets.

7. Handling according to type of load

   • General Cargo
     • Loose cargo is handled and shipped as separate units. They are traditionally transported by small liner ships. Unitized loading allows faster and safer handling.
   • Bulk cargo
     • Large solid or dry and liquid bulks require little handling, moving to transport vehicles on conveyor belts and pipelines respectively, pushed by pumping, suction and other mechanical elements