About the Trailer Meeting Sheet
The Trailer Meeting Sheet is a guide for safely setting up and operating trailers, particularly in industries like pressure washing and water-fed pole operations. It emphasizes the importance of correctly connecting trailers to vehicles, ensuring that the trailer is level, and the hitch size matches the trailer coupler to prevent disconnection during towing. Safety checks include lifting the trailer jack safely, securing the coupler, and locking it with a pin. Safety chains must be criss-crossed and secured to prevent dragging, which poses a fire hazard. Electrical systems must be correctly connected to operate trailer lights and brakes, with a breakaway switch lanyard attached for emergency stops. This guide provides comprehensive safety instructions to prevent common hazards such as incorrect brake pressure leading to loss of control. Additionally, it includes general safety tips for driving with trailers, such as using spotters, checking for proper tire pressure, and maintaining a safe driving distance
MEETING HIGHLIGHTSÂ
- Hooking up trailers
- Testing trailer breaks and break controller
- Safety checks
