I have always felt that the purpose of a trainer at the end of the day was to help ensure that your trainees come home safely at the end of the day. It seemed to me that these forums were a safe place for the friendly exchange of ideas and experience. I offered my thoughts in answer to an openly posted question.
To answer PMac13 I have multiple accreditations valid in Alberta, Canada and the US as well as 42 years of experience in this industry. (I retired last year)
I appreciate learning that cones would not work in the UK as you have specific requirements about them. It may interest some of you to know that a pallet standing on edge is a safety violation here. Open discussion, exchange of thoughts and ideas are always welcome. Cheers all.