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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
9.25.3 Using the auto sheet systems
Drivers are reminded that they should not sheet or un-sheet when the vehicle is moving.

The only exception to this rule is when working
within a road planing team. It is then advised to
partially raise the sheet to prevent material from
spilling over the cab. Care should be taken to
ensure that all overhead obstructions are identified
before raising the sheet. Always follow instructions
from the ground crew who may have seen things
that you have not.

Loads will be sheeted at all times before leaving the weighbridge and joining the
highway.

9.25.4 Tailboards
Drivers with Automatic and Manual Tailboards must check they are correctly closed after tipping
and before loading or joining the highway.

It is AMS Ltd policy that all drivers must check their vehicle loads are correctly trimmed for the
road before joining the highway. Failure to do so could lead to disciplinary action and or a fine
for an unsecure load. So please check.

Manual tailboards can have pressure against them so be
prepared and stand to the side keeping arms, hands and
heads away as you undo the securing clips.

Keep fingers and thumbs well clear of back doors and
tailgates when opening
Report all defects with the tailgate, operation of the
retaining devices or chutes
Please get out of the cab and check/clean the rear of your lorry before joining the highway.
This includes Automatic Tailgates.
Your lorry, only you open/close or operate the tailgate please.

Hired vehicles onto the fleet

Please be aware that on some occasions we may need to hire a vehicle onto the fleet and
these vehicles are not always fitted with the same equipment as our standard vehicles. You
should be given a vehicle handover by the hire company to ensure that you are competent
to operate the vehicle. However, some safety systems such as radar brakes may not be
fitted to the hire vehicle so you will need to maintain extra vigilance when using this hired
equipment.

All other standard requirements such as daily defect checks and wheel torque checks must
still be completed.

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