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Mid UK Recycling       Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work



     Use of the vehicle Torque Wrench:




     When connecting the wrench to the wheel nuts ensure you have a firm

     footing and follow the manual handling training given. Apply pressure to

     the wrench using both hands until the torque pressure has been reached,

     and the wrench arm brake engages. (“click”) See image 2


                                                                                                                               (Image 2)

      Drivers Must ensure that all wheel nuts have been

                                rd
      torqued on for a 3  time & the yellow tag signed.


      ONLY WNR yellow tags are exempt.

      (Wheel Not Removed)




      When the process is completed, the driver must
      annotate the use of the torque wrench on the driver’s

      daily inspection report sheet and the yellow tag.                                                                                                                                HSF18
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             It's important that all documentation is fully completed and returned to the office
                                                                                                                                                                                   Review Dates:
                                 once the final torque has been completed by the driver.                                                                     (V5) – 06-09-2023 / Next R/D 05-09-2024

                                                                                                                                                           Review by FORS Practitioner - Steve Bennett
                                                                                                                                                         Approved by General Manager – Fred Flatters
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