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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

Debris on the Highway

After loading and tipping it is important that you
check the load carrying area of your vehicle to
ensure that all material that could fall onto the
highway is removed at the tipping point.

Pay particular attention to the lip/shelf underneath
the body as stone can collect there and then drop
onto the road causing damage to other vehicles
travelling on the highway and injury to vulnerable
road users.

Falling material costs AMS Ltd money every year
in potential claims from motorists for new
windscreens and is obviously dangerous for
vulnerable road users such as cyclists and
pedestrians.

If material is found to be falling from your vehicle
whilst on the highway this will be classed as an
insecure load and you and the company could be
prosecuted. In addition to this also affects the
companies Operators Compliance Risk Score
(OCRS) as you will be issued a PG9 at the roadside. If this is found to be accurate you could
also face disciplinary action being taken against you.

All loads before joining the highway should be checked to ensure that they are not able to
fall from the vehicle and are not above the sides of the load area and adequately sheeted
or secured.

Vulnerable Road Users Safety Policy

Purpose
AMS Ltd vehicles share the roads with many other road users, some of whom are at a far
greater risk than others. We recognise that some of these road users may warrant special
consideration and greater vigilance in order to protect their safety and well-being.

AMS Ltd aims to avoid all collisions involving other road users, by adhering to the simple
precautions outlined in this procedure.

Scope
This policy applies to all drivers, co-drivers, supervisors and managers responsible for
transport staff at AMS Ltd.

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