Page 5 - Mountain Transport - Uncoupling

Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Section 1 Risk Index Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Risk Index

Description of the hazards and Without What/ Who is at risk Arrangements required to adequately control Person responsible for With Control
risks Control the risk implementing and Measures
monitoring the controls
S x P = RI S x P = RI

Drivers When coupling up or uncoupling from the The Driver, Group Head
Employees catwalk DO NOT STAND on the fuel tank. of Fleet, Fleet General
Electrical and Air Other Road Users Manager, and Transport
connectors. Pedestrians When connecting the hydraulic pipes. If Managers to ensure the
Cyclist the male pipe will not connect place a rag rules are applied.
4 5 H VRU’s down and press the nipple onto the rag 2 5 L

Hydraulic hose and release a small amount of hydraulic
connectors fluid. Safety glasses and gloves are the
minimum PPE requirement and MUST be
worn during this process.

Drivers All drivers must comply with the site rules The Driver, Group Head
Head and hand Injuries Employees relevant to where they are working. of Fleet, Fleet General
Other Road Users Manager, and Transport
Pedestrians Company issued hard hat and gloves (as a Managers to ensure the
Cyclist minimum requirement) to be worn if the rules are applied.
4 5 H 2 5 L
VRU’s driver is going under the trailer to pull the
fifth wheel handle and operate the safety
clip whilst coupling up or uncoupling. RASSoW - 04Q
ALWAYS Wear gloves.
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