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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
5. Before starting the unloading process, check that the load is evenly distributed
across the body, and from front to rear to prevent sideways tip, and unnecessary
overloading of tipping gear.
6. Be aware of any load that may not flow easily during the tipping process.
7. Make sure that the vehicle is parked on firm level ground.
8. Before beginning to tip, check for any overhead cables or other obstructions,
(within a 20-metre radius, this is known as the tipping area) do not tip if the
tipping area is obstructed.
9. Never agree to tip in high winds or other weather conditions that you consider
dangerous.

If however, there are any concerns with regards to access or operating a safe tipping
process, these concerns should be reported to the site responsible person and also
to your Manager, do not take risks.

Delivery / Tipping Procedure

1. Release rear tailgate or doors before engaging the PTO.
2. Engage PTO and start to tip vehicle body.
3. There is no need to rev the engine excessively while tipping.
4. If the load has not started to flow/discharge when the tipping angle exceeds
expectation, stop the tipping process lower the body and investigate the
problem.
5. If the cause of the sticking load is found and can be rectified safely, resume the
tipping /discharge procedure.
6. If not, seek guidance from the site responsible person, and your Operations
Manager.
7. If there is a requirement to access the top of the load, guidance should be
obtained from the site responsible person, follow guidance on safe working at
height
8. Once the tipping process is resumed, follow the same procedure, checking that
the load is flowing / discharging.
9. During the tipping / discharge process, always be aware of the possibility of the
vehicle toppling sideways. If at any time there are signs of possible sideways
toppling, the process should be stopped immediately and the body lowered.
10. Investigate and report to a site responsible person and to your Transport
Manager.
11. If any vehicles or pedestrians enter the tipping area, (within 10 meters) you must
immediately stop tipping and sound vehicle horn to warn of potential danger, do
not continue to tip until the tipping area is clear. If the vehicle or pedestrian do
not leave the tipping area, immediately lower the body and do not continue to
tip until the area is clear.
12. Once the vehicle body is fully raised, the PTO should be disengaged.

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