Cargo Securement (OSHA)

Online Course

OSHA Cargo Securement Training | Online FMCSA Compliance & Certification Course Printable Certificate, Delivered online and mobil, length of 2 hours, english.

About this course:

The Cargo Securement (OSHA) course teaches how to prevent load shifts, fines and injuries on U.S. roads. This course teaches you how to meet FMCSA and OSHA cargo securement rules, select appropriate chains and straps, calculate aggregate tie‑down strengths and secure mixed or hazardous loads. Gain the confidence to pass roadside inspections and keep your cargo intact.

The course is for:

Tailored for interstate drivers, long‑haul carriers, flatbed operators, dock workers and warehouse staff in the United States. Dispatchers and compliance managers responsible for ensuring FMCSA compliance will also benefit.

In this course you will learn:

  • Development of the North American Cargo Securement Standard

  • OSHA and FMCSA requirements for cargo securement

  • Choosing securement devices and calculating working load limits

  • Securing cargo on flatbeds, box trailers and containers

  • Inspection and documentation to comply with regulations

Course Details:

Duration: 2 hours

Format: Online, self-paced

Compliance: Covers FMCSA 49 CFR Parts 392 and 393, including the requirement to inspect loads at the start of a trip, after 50 miles and periodically thereafter. Explains general cargo securement rules, commodity‑specific requirements, tie‑down strength formulas, inspection reports and the OSHA General Duty Clause. Addresses employer obligations to secure loads during loading and unloading to protect workers.

Certificate: Printable certificate upon successful completion

Language: English

Frequently asked questions:

  • Drivers must inspect the load at the start of a trip, again within the first 50 miles and at least every 150 miles or three hours thereafter. The course explains these checkpoints and what to document.

  • No. OSHA’s requirements apply to anyone who loads, unloads or handles cargo in the workplace, including warehouse and dock personnel. The course covers employer obligations for safe handling and communication.

  • The course provides strategies for securing irregularly shaped items, using blocking, bracing and friction mats to prevent tipping or shifting.

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