lorry sheeting platform

Platforms provided at the exit from a quarry to afford the driver safe access to the body of a road wagon so that the load could be covered by a sheet to prevent spillage.  This is not now considered to be best practice and modern wagons are fitted with mechanical sheeting devices.

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