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Coupling and De-coupling Trailers

SOP · SOP-60193

  • Version 3
  • Earthmoving & Mobile Plant
  • Reads on any phone

The Coupling and De-coupling Trailers Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) provides step-by-step instructions so safe practices are followed, reducing the likelihood of accidents and enhancing workplace safety when coupling and de-coupling trailers.

It covers the PPE to wear, the hazards, operator training and competency, the pre-operational inspection of the equipment and area, and step-by-step coupling and de-coupling.

An employee training and induction register tracks that every worker is competent in the tasks they perform.

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Coupling and De-coupling Trailers

SOPVersion 3

Acronyms

LOTO - Lockout/Tagout.
PPE - Personal Protective Equipment.
SOP - Safe Operating Procedure.

Hazards

What can cause harm?

  • Manual Handling

  • Poor maintenance practices

  • Mechanical failure

  • Human error

  • Failure to follow safe operating procedures

  • Vehicle or trailer can roll away or fall, leading to property damage, severe injury, or death.

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • High Visibility

Precautions

All operators must be trained and competent to safely couple and de-couple a trailer. Operator training should include:

  • Workplace induction

  • Safe operating procedures

  • Manufacturer's instructions

  • Nature of hazards

  • Fitting of PPE

  • Manual handling

  • Housekeeping

  • First Aid

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What it covers

7 sections

  1. Hazards
  2. Personal protective equipment
  3. Precautions
  4. Pre-operational inspection
  5. Operation
  6. Employee training and induction register

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