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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

Be careful not to mix up the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with the Gross Train
Weight (GTW). The GVW is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle (plus any load
it is carrying), while the GTW is the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle plus any
trailer being towed.

Containers

Our Skips and Roll On/Off containers are clearly marked that they must be level loaded only.
If the container is excessively overloaded and you consider it would be too dangerous to be
safely transported along the highway, please notify the Transport Controller and the
customer will be contacted to remove the required waste so it will be safe to collect.

You do not transport containers along the highway that are overloaded to an extent
that you cannot secure the waste safely. A guide is no more than 6 inches over the
top of the bin.

Roll on off containers are hired to customers on the basis that they are filled with bulky
lightweight materials. Unfortunately, this is not always communicated well across the site by
the hirer and the containers are sometimes filled with incorrect heavy material. Extreme
caution must be taken when lifting large Roll On/Off containers. If you are unsure of the
contents of the container, ask on site for confirmation of the type of material that has been
loaded into it enabling you to assess the weight.

Roll on off drivers should be aware that, if a Roll On/Off container is loaded in excess of its
permitted weight, it will be inclined to make the vehicle top heavy and affect its handling
characteristics.

All overloaded containers must be reported to your manager
immediately.

You will then be advised on the action to be taken.

9.24.3 Weigh loaders

Our Skips, Tipper/Grab and Roll On/Off Fleet
Vehicles are all fitted with Weigh loaders that
you can use as a guide to the weight of your
vehicle. Please periodically check their
calibration against the onsite weighbridge. If
there is a discrepancy that cannot be adjusted
please speak to the transport manager who will arrange for a service call to be carried out.

Local available Weighbridges
You can check your vehicle weight at any one of our sites or any public weighbridge in your
operating area.

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