Get to know the requirements of NR cargo movement

The logistical operations of the transport, lumber, vehicle, or other input sectors require compliance with some safety standards, and NR Cargo Handling is the main one for this type of operation.

This standard, known as NR-11, exists to provide safety for the workers involved as well as the people in the vicinity of the operation. In addition, it also serves to ensure that the cargo being moved is not damaged during the logistics process.

So if your company performs logistics operations, this article is for you. We’ll show you what care is needed to perform handling and lifting safely. We will also tell you which equipment is suitable for your operation.

NR cargo movement: what should I know?

The NR cargo handling, or NR-11, was created to regulate and ensure safety in transport, handling, storage, and material handling operations. The norm must be followed by all companies that have one or more of these operations in their work routine.

Here are some requirements of NR-11:

• The equipment must be calculated and built so that it offers the necessary guarantees of resistance and safety, kept in perfect working conditions.

• All equipment must indicate, in a visible place, its identification, maximum work load allowed, name and CNPJ of the manufacturer and technical manager.

• The manufacturer of the equipment must provide instruction manuals, complying with the requirements established in NR-12, aiming at the correct operation and maintenance, as well as subsidizing the operator’s training.

• The sheet metal handling areas must provide conditions to carry out the work safely.

• The circulation of people in the plate moving areas must be interrupted during this activity.

Cautions required when lifting and moving cargo

Here are some measures you should take to avoid accidents when lifting or moving the load.

• Choose the right equipment for the operation
• Pay attention to the condition of the equipment
• Offer training to employees, so that they know the details of NR cargo movement and how to handle the equipment correctly
• Check if the audible alarms of the machines are working
• Respect the maximum lifting and load handling limit
• Use the necessary PPE
• Observe the information on the lifting straps’ labels
• Read also: Lashing strap: security for your operations

Advantages of lashing and lifting straps

Robustec is a Brazilian industry specialized in the production of accessories for logistics. Our products are able to provide the security your company needs to work with tranquility.

Among the equipment required to perform operations, lashing straps and lifting straps occupy a priority place to provide safety to the work. After all, they are responsible for wrapping the load, preventing it from falling or slipping, causing accidents to the people involved in the operation, or even damaging the transported product.

Therefore, the quality of these accessories and the choice of the correct model for each type of handling and lifting are fundamental items.

In addition, other accessories for mooring or lifting such as pulleys, shackles, ratchets, and winches are essential to facilitate the work, reduce the effort of human labor, and optimize the work.

Learn about the advantages of acquiring Robustec lifting straps and other accessories for your work routine:

• Made of resistant material, 100% polyester
• Safety above capacity, with a safety factor 5x greater than its own capacity
• Respect the segment’s safety standards
• Ease of handling
• Variety of models and load capacities

Thus, with quality equipment, produced by a 100% reliable and experienced company, you can follow the industry standards much more easily!

So that was our article about NR cargo handling and the accessories that can help your company comply with it. If you still have any questions about the standard or are interested in our products, contact us and request a quote.