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A V O N M A T E R I A L S U P P L I E S L T D ( A M S L T D ) D R I V E R T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 2
2. Do not reverse your vehicle to the edge of the tipping face. Always allow at least 3
metres from the rear wheels to the edge of the tipping face.
3. Carefully unlock the rear door(s). Be aware that the door(s) could spring open without
warning, due to pressure from material inside the container or high winds (see risk
assessment in the Transport Office). Reminder Hard Hat to be worn when out of
your vehicle.
4. Always stand at the side of the vehicle when opening a single door container and
ensure you are aware of the locking bar, when opening double doors. DO NOT
BECOME DISTRACTED.
5. ALWAYS Fasten the door(s) to the side of the container, to prevent them from
swinging in the wind or whilst tipping.
6. Apply handbrake; engage P.T.O.; engage the suspension stabilisers; check that the
container chassis locks are disengaged.
7. Engage the main tipping arms; raise the container to the tipping position (i.e. the
tipping frame reaches its maximum angle); release the handbrake; slowly pull
forward, clear of load.
8. Ensure forward movement is minimised as far as possible, to prevent the risk of
vehicle toppling over.
9. Move the ram control lever to ‘Lower’ and hold, until the container is fully down and
contacts the sub-frame; check that the container is empty.
10. Disengage the P.T.O.; disengage the suspension stabilisers – DO NOT attempt to
move the vehicle with the stabilisers engaged.
11. Close the rear door(s); lock and fasten the safety chain or bar.
12. Clean all debris from the push bar. Make sure the rear
number plates, lights and marker boards are clean.
13. Before taking the vehicle on the public highway, ensure
that there are no objects between the rear wheels -
remove anything between the wheels, before leaving
site.
Roll On/Off Bin Safety Critical Devices
It is essential that when drivers’ collect RoRo bins, they undertake a visual inspection to
ensure the bin can be safely lifted and tipped and will be secure to the bed of the lorry during
transit.
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