Coupling and De-coupling Trailers

Coupling and De-coupling Trailers

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

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