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Job evaluation
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The telephone rings and you are asked to do a site clearance job as quickly as possible. When you ask what you will be handling you're told: "Oh you know, the usual building site stuff."
But how do you stop your drivers overloading the vehicles when clearing the site? You must ensure that the drivers are aware of how much material can be carried on the vehicle, and how it must be distributed.
You must evaluate the job at the beginning. Visit the site to get a proper idea of the material you will be carrying. Use the nearest weighbridge to the site to check weigh a number of test loads. Make sure the driver Is present so that he can get an idea of how much material can be put on the back, and how it needs to be distributed.
Allow a margin for error. It is a common misconception that you are allowed a 5% margin of error. In fact the VI can, and often will, take action against you in the courts for any excess weight.
Operators must issue clear and comprehensive written instructions to drivers so they are aware of their obligation to ensure that the vehicle is not loaded over its gross or axle limits.
The driver as well as the operator is liable for prosecution for overloading. That can lead to a fine of up to £5,000 per overloaded axle as well as a penalty for the gross weight. A grossly overloaded eightlegger tipper could attract fines of £25,000.