Bulk loading (salt, scrap, grain and other cargo)

Dry bulk cargo can include loose salt, scrap metal, and grain. The cargo name is the starting point for a briefing.

These materials differ in composition and behavior. A familiar port or loading machine does not make their hazards interchangeable.

Ask what the shipment contains, what documents identify it, and what role you are assigned. Do not infer contents from appearance.

OSHA requires employers to determine hazardous cargo and explain its hazards and special precautions before handling begins.

Educational orientation only. This guide gives no loading sequence, cargo distribution plan, machinery operation, entry, ventilation, or rescue procedure.