McPherson Ltd Coupling & Uncoupling Audit (V3)

• Drivers Name

• Unit & Trailer ID

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Auditors Name

Coupling Procedure

• Did driver ensure parking brake was on trailer and check that the vehicle wasn't connected to an earthing cable or hose, etc?

  Yes

  No

• Did driver use air suspension to ensure correct height of approach?

  Yes

  No

• Did driver raise air suspension to take weight off of landing legs before engaging kingpin into fifth wheel?

  Yes

  No

• Did driver shunt forward twice to ensure kingpin is locked in place securely?

  Yes

  No

• Has the driver applied the handbrake on the unit?

  Yes

  No

• Has driver connected suzies, retracted landing legs and fitted the 'dog clip'?

  Yes

  No

• Did the driver disengage the parking brake after carrying out a circle check?

  Yes

  No

Uncoupling Procedure

• Did the driver engage both the handbrake and the parking brake?

  Yes

  No

• Has the driver lowered the landing legs onto an a suitable surface?

  Yes

  No

• Has driver disconnected the suzies?

  Yes

  No

• Has the driver disconnected the 'dogclip' and the fifth wheel handle?

  Yes

  No

• Did the driver smoothly pull free from the fifth wheel?

  Yes

  No

• Did driver gently lower the trailer onto it's landing legs using the air suspension?

  Yes

  No

Driver Risk Assessment

• Is further action or training required for this driver?

  No

  Yes

• Is this driver safe to continue or are they at risk?

  Safe

  At Risk

• Auditor's/ Driver's Comments

• Auditors Signature

  Sign