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Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

PART 2 - Question and Answer Section

Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work Questions – 04Q - Coupling up and uncoupling Operations

This record is to be kept on the driver's file.
To assess the understanding of this risk assessment and the safe system of work (RASSoW) the driver carrying out this assessment must answer the questions correctly to
show that they have understood what is required to carry out this task safety. Any questions answered incorrectly will be explained in more detail by the person rolling
out this training. This is not a test. It's an assessment. Read the question and place A, B, C or D in the white box.

Please answer the correct question with an A, B, C or D within the white box.

Question 1. Before connecting or disconnecting air lines special attention is Question 5 – Before taking the vehicle out onto the road the driver MUST ensure that:
required to ensure:
A. The lights are working.
A. The electrical connections have been fitted first.
B. He has spare batteries for his tablet.
B. Camera leads are not twisted.
C. He has the vehicle registration plate on the vehicle and the lights are working.
C. The engine is turned off.
D. The driver has spoken to HR.
D. The trailer brake is applied to prevent the trailer moving.
Question 2. During the process of coupling or uncoupling if the driver is interrupted Question 6 – Whilst working around the vehicle and connecting the trailer to the
or distracted away from the task in hand then he or she should: vehicle. You must ensure that you remain:
A. Just continue with the task in hand. A. On the nearside of the trailer away from passing vehicles.
B. Gather their thoughts and then re-address the procedure. B. Next to the fuel filling area.
C. Continue talking whilst conducting the procedure. C. In the cab.
D. Vigilant around the vehicle to prevent incidents/accidents from passing vehicles.
D. Inform the traffic office
Question 3.After coupling up to a trailer and before driving onto the main road the Question 7 – If climbing up or down to or from a catwalk you must take your time and
driver must: ensure that you have:
A. Report that coupling up was successful to the transport office. A. 3 Points of contact and before you stand onto the ground you look down
B. Ensure he has the correct delivery address. B. Spoken to the transport manager.
C. The correct load in the trailer. RASSoW - 04Q
C. Check all lights and indicators are working.
D. The correct time.
D. A quick and final double check the number plate is fitted Coupling up and
Question 8 – If connecting to a trailer in dark hours use:
Question 4. When coupling up to a trailer DO NOT stand on:
uncoupling Operations
A. The Catwalk. A. Head torch.
B. White light from a torch.
B. The Fuel Tank.
C. The Trailer. C. Headlights from the vehicle.
D. The ground. D. Side lights of the trailer.
Review Dates:
(V3) – 02-05-2024 / Next R/D 01-05-2025
Review by Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick egg