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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
Safe loading, unloading, transportation & tipping of materials using rigid tipping
vehicles

To be used in conjunction with company risk assessments.

Safe Loading Rules

1. Ensure the vehicle being loaded is suitable for the products to be carried.
2. Always report to responsible person on site and obey site safety and traffic rules,
3. Follow all site instructions and position vehicle safely at loading point.
4. If possible, supervise the loading process, always being aware of site Health &
Safety requirements.
5. Never stand on the body while vehicle is being loaded, or in any area where
vehicle/plant/machinery movements are taking place.
6. Ensure that load is distributed evenly from side to side and from front to rear. This
should prevent unsafe or illegal loading, use weigh-loader to ensure vehicle is not
over-loaded
7. When loaded, ensure that any levelling and sheeting requirements are carried
out safely, using the site designated area, if appropriate.
8. If there are any concerns with regards to the load, either gross or individual axle
weights, or load security, then report to site staff for guidance. Report all details
to the Transport Manager.
9. Ensure you wear / use appropriate PPE at all times
10. Never enter the public highway with an overloaded vehicle.

Transportation

If at any time during the transportation of the load, you have any concern with
access to property, load safety or security, stop in a safe controlled area and report
to your manager do not proceed until you are satisfied that you can carry out your
role safely and without damage to property.

Safe Tipping rules pre-delivery checks

On arrival at site, report to a responsible person for instructions.
1. Follow all instructions, including any traffic, health & safety and loading
requirements.
2. Check access to the tipping area is possible and safe without damage to
property, contact with overhead obstacles or anything that could damage the
vehicle. If in doubt STOP and walk the route if you feel the load cannot be
delivered safely then report this to your manager.
3. When delivering to householders and smaller sites please ensure that you have
a signed disclaimer form from the customer.
4. Proceed to designated unloading point, taking care of others working in the
area.

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