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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Coupling Up and Uncoupling Trailers (ARTICS)

Remove the 5th wheel safety clip and pull and secure the 5th wheel

release handle

Enter the vehicle again with 3 points of contact

Drive forward a very short distance

and STOP with the fifth wheel still

under the trailer.

RASSoW - 04Q

Coupling up and
Note. Apply the vehicle handbrake, turn off the engine, use 3 points on
uncoupling Operations
contact to climb out of the cab, close the door and ensure you are

wearing the correct PPE Review Dates:
(V3) – 02-05-2024 / Next R/D 01-05-2025
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick egg