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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

• The load when S2 or above should be considered “Live” with extreme care taken by you
the driver.
Loading the mixer

Park correctly and ensure that you are
fully under the discharge point
Ensure the drum is spinning in the
charging direction (anti-clockwise from the
rear)
Report to the Concrete Plant Supervisor
When loading the drum with dry mixes be
aware of additional noise so wear your
hearing protection.
Also be aware of dust from dry leg plants
(Doonans) as these can create more dust
than usual.
Be aware of slips, trips and falls and
always hang up your hoses pipes after
use.
Do not move the plant until the Concrete
Plant Supervisor gives you instructions to
move forward.

On arrival at the customers premises
1. Follow all site signage and mandatory instructions
2. On arrival to the site report to the customer/banksman for instructions to the
discharge point.
3. Wear correct Personal Protection Equipment at all times when discharging
materials. (Hard hat, safety glasses, high vis clothing, gloves and safety boots)
4. Always keep far enough away from other vehicles to maintain your safety, if you
have any safety concerns then STOP and speak to either a site operative or your
Operations Manager
5. Warn any other person who you see approaching your vehicle to keep a safe
distance.
6. If you or other vehicles approach close to you, never proceed until they have
acknowledged your presence, give them a thumbs up and await a response. Never
turn your back on mobile plant always assume you have not been seen.
7. Make eye contact and get a thumbs up from the operator and ensure your safety.
8. Manual handling, always follow a safe system of manual lifting for your discharge
chutes and ensure that any material build up is cleaned off regularly to reduce the
weight of the chutes.
9. After unloading is completed, arrange with site to carry out cleaning operations in a
safe area, to stop pedestrians from coming in contacted with concrete splashes.
10. When loading dumpers or mobile plant always stand to the side of the vehicle to
avoid entrapment.
11. If you are asked or required to access the crows nest ensure you are using three
points of contact, your boots are clean and you have no loose-fitting clothing.
12. Ensure that the manufacturers drum guard is in place, not damaged and preventing
contact with moving drum.

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Reviewed May 2024