Recommendation: USAN 004 - 002

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Ref # USAN 004 - 002
Status Open / In progress
Occurrence USAN 004 IÉ A PRSM RRV and Trailer North Esk
Occurrence Date 10 September 2024

Basis for Recommendation

There are no formalised procedures for the coupling and uncoupling of Trailers from towing RRVs.

Recommendation

The RRV Contractors, supported by IÉ-IM, must develop procedures for the safe coupling and uncoupling of Trailers to and from towing RRVs this should include a process to remove the need for a ground operative to be in between an RRV and a trailer during the coupling/uncoupling process.