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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Coupling Up and Uncoupling Trailers (ARTICS)

Reverse under the trailer and stop short of the trailer pin. Now lift the air suspension so that

the legs just clear the ground and then reverse back onto the trailer pin until you hear an

audible lock.

Now drive (2 x TUGS) forward twice to ensure you have
connected correctly. Look under the trailer into the jaws

of the 5th wheel to ensure the safety bar is

across the trailer pin.

Note. Apply the vehicle handbrake, turn off the engine,

and use 3 points on contact to climb out of the cab, close

the door and ensure you are wearing the correct PPE
RASSoW - 04Q

Coupling up and

uncoupling Operations

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