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RISK ASSESSMENT & SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK HSF18

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

24 Slips Trips and Note. When connecting the connections ensure you connect them via the furthest lead
Falls away working your way across the catwalk towards the steps as this will prevent you from
stepping over leads. See the connection order left. (See serial 10)

Close the side wind deflector / Connect the safety clip to the 5th wheel safety handle /
Wind up the trailer legs and stow away the handle / Connect the registration / Level the
vehicle suspension

25 Slips Trips and Note.
Falls Holding the winding handle in a horizontal position and pulling or
pushing the handle towards the trailer body will allow the working mechanism to operate
in a normal or slow operation mode.

Note. Check the lights

Coupling up and uncoupling trailers (SKIPS) (Skip drivers to read serial 2)

26 Slips Trips and When coupling up with the trailer ensure the trailer brake is applied then line up with the
Falls towing eye and reverse onto the trailer. Once connected tug forward twice and ensure
you have connected to the towing eye corretcly

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Revision 7 Date: 30/07/2020 Authorised by UK Group SHEQ Manager