ISO 3874:2017 pdf download

ISO 3874:2017 pdf download.Series 1 freight containers — Handling and securing
1 Scope
This document specifies the methods of handling and securing series 1 freight containers built and tested to comply with ISO 1496 (all parts).
Methods of handling and securing are described for both loaded and empty containers. The conditions for lifting different types of loaded and empty containers are laid down in Clause 6.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 668, Series 1 freight containers — Classification, dimensions and ratings
ISO 830, Freight containers — Vocabulary
ISO 1496 (all parts), Series 1 freight containers — Specification and testing
ISO 1161, Series 1 freight containers — Corner and intermediate fittings — Specification
IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 830 and the following apply.
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3.1 General
3.1.1 empty container
container in the tare condition
3.1.2 packed container
container in a condition other than the tare condition
3.1.3 asymmetry of the centre of gravity
longitudinal and/or lateral horizontal differences between the centre of gravity of any container [empty (3.1.1) or packed (3.1.2), with or without fittings and appliances] and the geometric centre of the diagonals of the centres of the four bottom corner fittings
3.1.4 mobile centre of gravity
centre of gravity of a container packed with liquid, bulk, hanging or similar cargo which is liable to move under dynamic conditions
4 Basic requirements
4.1 General
4.1.1 Users of this document should use caution regarding conditions which may place loads on the containers or on the handling or securing devices. These include deterioration of the container or devices, loosening and over-tightening of devices, slackness of cargo within containers, eccentric loading and excessive environmental conditions such as high wind, ice, wave action, etc.
NOTE Slackness is a general term which includes shifting of cartons, shifting and settlement of bulk cargoes,liquids having a free surface, etc.
4.1.2 The container and any equipment which may be used in its operation shall be adequately maintained.
4.1.3 Doors, lids, closures, removable or foldable parts and any loose or portable equipment shall be properly secured.
4.1.4 All personnel engaged in handling and securing operations shall have received proper instructions, especially with regard to safety matters.
4.1.5 It is necessary to know whether the container is empty or packed; unless otherwise ascertained,a container shall be treated as packed.
4.1.6 Strong winds and other environmental conditions can have an effect on handling equipment and additional care shall be taken when operating in such conditions.
4.2 Packing and emptying
4.2.1 When a cargo is packed and secured where necessary, this shall be carried out in accordance with good and recommended practices so that the cargo does not impose on the container forces in excess of those for which it has been designed and so that the fundamental requirements specified in 4.2.2 to 4.2.4 are complied with.