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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
1. If there is any chance of materials

falling from the container, the waste
level must be reduced, before

activating the auto-sheeter. Call your
Operations Manager who can speak to

the customer and advise you on how to

proceed. Do not enter the bin and try to
move materials.

2. Activate the auto-sheeter mechanism;

once the sheet is in place, pull the securing ‘bungy’ cables down (using a reach pole,
if necessary) and secure them to the hooks on the container or vehicle chassis.

3. Ensure the sheeting arms are retracted and in the transport position
4. Check that the load is safe and secure, before leaving site.

Loads must be sheeted at all times

Useful Information

1. On arrival at the site for the first time to deliver a container please ensure that you
ask the customer what material will be loaded into the container as they are designed
for light bulky materials and are charged on a Haulage and Tonnage basis. If you
believe the material to not be appropriate, please call your Operations Manager and
explain the situation and wait for their advice before completing delivery of the
container.
2. Extreme caution must be taken when reversing onto Roll on/off containers to ensure
that there is nobody between the container and your reversing vehicle.
3. Never allow a customer or member of the public to operate the controls of the
equipment.
4. Do not operate the hook loader if a customer or member of the public is nearby and
is likely to be struck by the container.
5. Once the container is loaded onto the vehicle, you must ensure the securing clamps
are engaged before you start driving. If the container is a short body do not pull it on
past the rear rollers.
6. The vehicle is fitted with an automatic sheeting mechanism. Once the loaded
container is safely in position on your vehicle, you must secure the sheet over the
load. You must ensure the sheet securing straps are attached correctly to the
container and the sheeting mechanism arms are back in the travelling position before
you start driving.
7. If the container is not a level load, you MUST inform your Operations Manager who
will inform the customer to remove the excess from the container. Do not climb on
top of the waste in the container.
8. When the automatic sheeting mechanism is not in use, you must ensure that the
sheet is fully retracted into the storage box and the arms are correctly placed for

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