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Guidelines for Capturing Photos During Truck Un/Loading Incidents
To ensure consistent photographic documentation of both sides of the trailer set during loading/unloading incidents or accidents, while prioritising safety and compliance with exclusion zones. This process involves capturing three specific photos per side of the trailer.
To ensure consistent photographic documentation of both sides of the trailer set during loading/unloading incidents or accidents, while prioritising safety and compliance with exclusion zones. This process involves capturing three specific photos per side of the trailer.
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<blockquote> <p>Safety First: Key Tips</p> </blockquote> <ul> <li>Establish an exclusion zone.</li> <li>Inspect for unstable freight; stop and complete a risk assessment if needed.</li> <li>Stand to the side of the trailer when opening curtains, not directly in front.</li> <li>Maintain awareness when taking photos.</li> <li>Ensure PPE (high-visibility vest, gloves, safety boots)</li> </ul>

Safety First: Key Tips

  • Establish an exclusion zone.
  • Inspect for unstable freight; stop and complete a risk assessment if needed.
  • Stand to the side of the trailer when opening curtains, not directly in front.
  • Maintain awareness when taking photos.
  • Ensure PPE (high-visibility vest, gloves, safety boots)
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Steps to Safely Open Trailer Curtains Release Curtain Buckles:

  • Unfasten all curtain buckles along the side of the trailer.

Loosen and Pull Back Curtains:

  • Gently loosen the curtain tension and pull the curtains back along the trailer track.
  • Slide the curtains to fully expose the trailer sides.

Note:

  • Do not loosen, touch, or disturb the load restraints or freight within the trailer.
  • Curtains may need to be tied back to allow full visability.
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Photo Sequence for Each Side Photo 1 – A-Trailer:

  • Take a wide-angle shot of the entire A-trailer, ensuring the load, trailer condition, and load restraint equipment are clearly visible.

Photo 2 – First Half of B-Trailer:

  • Move to the front section of the B-trailer and capture a clear photo of the first half, focusing on the load, any potential damage, and load restraint.

Photo 3 – Last Half of B-Trailer:

  • Stand safely near the rear of the B-trailer and take a photo of the last half, ensuring that the load and trailer condition are clearly visible.

Repeat for the Opposite Side

  • Move safely to the opposite side of the trailer and repeat the sequence:
  1. Photo 1: A-Trailer
  2. Photo 2: First Half of B-Trailer
  3. Photo 3: Last Half of B-Trailer

Note

  • Where space allows, capture wide-angle photographs of both sides of the entire B-Trailer.