MP Deployment Practice Exam

Blocking and bracing is the practice of using blocks, braces, and other securing devices to prevent cargo from shifting during transport. This is a general safety measure that applies to any packaged or unitized goods where movement could cause damage or hazards. Because crates, containers, boxes, and barrels are all packaged units that can move, they all require blocking and bracing to stay in place. The other options are too narrow—blocking and bracing isn’t limited to liquids, fragile items, or bulk metals alone. Any packaged cargo should be secured to prevent shifting.