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Coupling Prime Mover and Trailer

SOP · SOP-60192

  • Version 3
  • Transport & Warehousing
  • Reads on any phone

The Coupling Prime Mover and Trailer Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) gives a step-by-step process for coupling and de-coupling a prime mover and trailer, reducing the risks of mechanical failure and human error.

It covers the hazards, the PPE to wear, operator training and competency, the pre-operational inspection, and the coupling and de-coupling steps.

An employee training and induction register tracks each worker's training and competency for ongoing compliance.

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Coupling Prime Mover and Trailer

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 rollaway or fall leading to property damage, serious injury or death.

Rear underside of a prime mover with air and electrical lines connected, showing the rear of the trailer's wheels and mud flaps

Personal protective equipment

  • Foot Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • High Visibility

All operators must be licensed and competent on the make/model and type of combination that will be operated.

Pre-operational inspection

  • Wear hi-vis vest when outside of cab and wear appropriate PPE

  • Check the trailer parking brake is applied

  • Check prime mover and trailer for any hazards or faults

3 more sections, from Precautions to Employee training and induction register

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What it covers

7 sections

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

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