Large Loads Flashcards
Initial response considerations, 3
Restrict access to vehicle and occupants
Consider prioritising stabilisation
Consider exclusion zones
Stabilisation can be booked down into what 3 parts
Vehicle
Cab
Load
How to manage air brakes, 3
Apply handbrake
Apply trailer parking brake
Chock the wheels
How do you disconnect air brakes
Disconnet red airline at back of cab
How can you secure the cab
Ratchet strap from wheels over cab (stops it leaning forward)
Chock the gap between wheels and cab
What are the 3 control measures when stabilising a load
Stabilise
Cordon/ exclusion zone
Remove
Additional hazards when working on large vehicles, 6
Vehicle construction and features Working at height Hazardous materials Livestock Military Vehicle Refrigerated or temperature controlled
Name the 3 types of suspension
Air
Blubber block
Leaf spring