DATJ 160 Ramp Check List

• Site conducted

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• Business unit

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• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Ramp Inspection

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Chains and Keepers)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Cross Beams/Sub Frames)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Entry/Exit Ramps) .

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Deck Grating)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Legs)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Safety Chains and Keepers)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Side Rails)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Raising Pump and Pump Handle)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Hydraulic Fluid Level (When Ramp is at minimum height) is at least 3/4 full?

  Yes

  No

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Towbar and other pivot points)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage on the ramp structure (Brakes and Braking Mechanisms)

  Cracks

  Dents

  Rust

  Other

  No Visible Damage

• Please describe other damage

• When moved, the ramp is free moving, (Wheels not dragging or sound of metal working against metal)?

  Yes

  No

• Any visible damage to the wheels?

  Select Corrosion/rust Cracks Dented rims Distorted Shape Loosely fitted wheels/loose nuts Other No visible damage

  • Corrosion/rust
  • Cracks
  • Dented rims
  • Distorted Shape
  • Loosely fitted wheels/loose nuts
  • Other
  • No visible damage

• Please describe other

• Please describe other damage

• Any visible damage to the tyres?

  Select Chunking/tyre tread broken away Cuts/Gashes Excessive/Uneven wear Flat Spots Heat or Chemical Damage Splits Other No Visible damage

  • Chunking/tyre tread broken away
  • Cuts/Gashes
  • Excessive/Uneven wear
  • Flat Spots
  • Heat or Chemical Damage
  • Splits
  • Other
  • No Visible damage

• Please describe other damage.

• Any issues identified by any of the questions, loading/unloading should not commence and you should refer to ramp supplier for advice!

Container/Trailer pre loading Check List.

• Site safety, emergency and loading procedure explained to the driver on arrival?

  Yes

  No

• Roller shutters are fully opened.

  Yes

  No

• Visiting driver reverses into position using trained banksman on site?

  Yes

  No

• Will the trailer/container be accompanied by a HGV Cab/tractor unit?

  Yes

  No

• What have you placed under the 5th Wheel/Towing point to prevent tipping during loading ?

• Once the container/trailer is reversed into position. Drivers keys are taken and placed in a safe/secure place. Driver is required to wait in their cab for the duration. Any need for the driver to be away from their vehicle, all activities are to stop until the driver returns.

  Yes

  No

• One member of staff positions the ramp into place, 2nd member of staff acts as banksman

  Yes

  No

• Make sure ramp is square onto container/trailer.

  Yes

  No

• Before the ramp enters the container/trailer, (raise the ramp using the hydraulic pump). The ramp should be at raised to at least 50mm (5cm) above the vehicle bed before lowering.

  Yes

  No

• When in position lower the ramp using the hydraulics via the lowering tap.

  Yes

  No

• Hydraulic pump returned to home position to prevent injury from being walked into or damage if collided into by FLT.

  Yes

  No

• Make sure ramp is hooked and secured on both sides and both are tight at suitable anchoring points within the trailer/container.

  Yes

  No

• Unhook the front ramp flaps and gentle ease to floor.

  Yes

  No

• Remember when walking up ramp stay in the middle

  Yes

  No

• Chocks are in place on ramp and trailer.

  Yes

  No

• When complete

  Yes

  No

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• Person completing checks

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