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Annexes: Tools1: Safe system of work example documentsIncludes:Reversing onto loading baysKey control systemShunting operationsSusie trailer lock operationLoading2: Dock, vehicle/trailer height and buffer position example survey3: HSE site inspection – workplace transport checklist12 An FTA guide: Loading dock safety guide
1: Safe system of work documents – example ASafe Working PracticeReversing Vehicles onto Loading BaysWhy have this SWP? In 2010 most RTC’s happened whilst reversingTools and PPEHi-Viz, Safety Shoes, GlovesKey safe behaviour/safe conditionsNotes1 Always use safety gloves Protects hands while completing manual handling tasks, eg opening barn doors anduncoupling2 Always use hazard lights while reversing in yard andmove at slow speed3 Check that the Green Light is on. Never use a bayif the lights are not working4 Pull forward into correct position for reversingThis is to warn other yard users that you are about to reverse and slow speedreduces impact to buffers and allows greater manoeuvrabilityCheck there are no obstructions, pedestrians in the vicinity. DO NOT reverse ontothe bay if there are manoeuvring vehicles either side of your allocated bay. Do notreverse onto a bay showing a red light5 Open and secure barn doors, and remove numberplate6 Re-enter the cab Always use three points of contact entering cab7 When safe to do so, reverse onto loading bay withoffside wheels of trailer running parallel with theguidelines. This will ensure that the rear of vehicle issquarely parked onto the bay.• Drivers must reverse all the way back• Shunters must stop before making contact withthe bay and lower the trailer8 When vehicle is located on bay apply vehicle handbrake, select neutral and switch off engine9 Proceed to uncouple the unit and trailer followingrelevant SWPs for the type of unit you are driving10 Move unit forward from beneath the uncoupledtrailer11 Collect the Salvo from the loading bay storage box12 Fit the Salvo onto the trailer emergency air linecoupling and remove the Castell keyRemember to put the trailer park brake onEnsure clear visibility in everydirection at all times, if unsureask for assistance13 Take the key and insert it into the Salvo lightcontrol unit and turn it, the traffic light will thenturn to REDCommunication between trailers on loading bays and personnel in the warehouse viathe dock door is strictly prohibitedAn FTA guide: Loading dock safety guide 13
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