Page 17 - RASSoW-15Q Walking Floor

Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

Entry & Exit into a Walking Floor Trailer.

Accessing the Trailer Safely.

ALWAYS use three points of contact whilst climbing into

and out of the trailer.

Check for moving
Never go into the trailer when the floor is walking.
plant or other vehicles
Never go into the trailer when the sheet is open.
prior to exiting the
Never brush out the trailer when the sheet is open. Trailer.

Never jump off the rear of the trailer, use the ladder.

Always wear your PPE when entering a Trailer.

Always use the ladder to enter and exit the trailer.

Always use handrails when entering and exiting. Pull trailer
brake to
Always have 3 points of contact. apply.

Monitor the trailer for any sharp edges when HSF18

climbing into or when exiting a trailer. RASSoW15Q
Walking Floor Operations

Whenever climbing between the unit and trailer ALWAYS
ensure the trailer brake HAS been applied and use 3 Review Dates:

points of contact (V5) – 02-08-2023 / Next R/D 01-08-2024
Review by FORS Practitioner - Steve Bennett
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg