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OOSC, Part II, Item 2, Cargo Securement - Damaged Tiedowns

Entry DateOctober 23, 2025
Issue Number25-094-VEH
NameRichard Roberts
AgencyCVSE
Address3A 940 Blanshard StVictoria, BC, v8w9t5CanadaMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone6042203237
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Ops 15 2.Cargo Securement (b)(2) and OOSC 2.Cargo Securement Note at end of section. Ops 15 b(2) states that all tiedowns being used (required or not) that has a defect per the defect table is recorded as a violation. OOSC note states that only defects found in the load bearing portion should be OOS. Ops 15 does not say that the defect needs to be in a load bearing portion to be recorded as a violation. A recent discussion had a variety of interpretations on how this is being done roadside.

Justification or Need

To ensure tiedown violations are being recorded accurately and to ensure defective tiedowns are not remaining in service even though a defect is not found in the load bearing section at the time of inspection.

Request for Action

Photos attached for reference and discussion. This is not to open a discussion on if the OOSC note should change. A defect in a non load bearing section is not an imminent hazard. Discuss whether this defect should be marked as a violation per NSC 10.