Title Page
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Conducted by
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Driver's Name
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Location
General Requirements
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Appropriate PPE must be worn at all times
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Complete pre-operation check on trailer and prime mover before commencing task
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Ensure site traffic management rules are complied with at all times
Specific Requirements
Prepare Prime Mover for Coupling
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Ensure pin coupling/jaws are in the correct position
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Ensure the jaw adjustment rod is not bent
Reverse Prime Mover Towards Trailer
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Line up prime mover to trailer
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Lower airbags on prime mover (so as not to damage mudguards or scrape grease off turntable)
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Reverse prime mover under trailer skid plate - then stop just prior to jaws engaging
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Raise air bags on prime mover (to take weight off the trailer)
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Apply maxi brakes and exit truck cabin - maintaining three points of contact
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Check turntable height and wind trailer legs up until just off the ground (this will prevent legs being bent and the trailer pin sitting on top of the turntable jaws)
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Driver to re-enter cabin of prime mover (maintaining three points of contact) and reverse vehicle until jaws lock around the trailer pin
Conduct Tug Test and Ensure all Mechanisms are Locked
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Attempt to carefully ease forward against the trailer brakes
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Visually check the coupling to ensure locking pin/jaws have engaged after first applying the park brake
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Ensure release lever is in the locked position
Trailer Support Legs
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Wind up trailer support legs
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Lock into position or secure draw-bar leg
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Ensure trailer legs are wound up fully to avoid damage to legs
Connections
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Connect hoses/cables
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Ensure good condition of hoses/cables
Checks Prior to Departure
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Driver has completed their pre-operation checks and documentation
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Any defects have been raised with Management
Additional Comments
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Additional Comments
