Davies, Mary Ann. 2010. Catch Cargo With a Barrier. 1067 2314P. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 7 p.
Forest Service regulations require cargo be secured in the passenger compartment of vehicles and in the beds of pickup trucks. Unsecured cargo can become projectiles during sudden stops or accidents. The Missoula Technology and Development Center surveyed Forest Service fleet managers to learn more about the types of barriers that were being used to protect passengers from loose cargo.
Keywords: accidents, nets, partitions, pickup trucks, restraints, rocket boxes, safety at work, vehicles
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