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    This standard operating procedure outlines guidelines for safely towing and extracting stuck truck trailers. It defines responsibilities for personnel involved, including equipment operators, spotters, and those in the stuck vehicle. The specific procedure describes properly connecting the towing device between the vehicles, establishing a buffer zone, and slowly accelerating both vehicles until the stuck one is freed. Required personal protective equipment is also listed.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines guidelines for safely towing and extracting stuck truck trailers. It defines responsibilities for personnel involved, including equipment operators, spotters, and those in the stuck vehicle. The specific procedure describes properly connecting the towing device between the vehicles, establishing a buffer zone, and slowly accelerating both vehicles until the stuck one is freed. Required personal protective equipment is also listed.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines guidelines for safely towing and extracting stuck truck trailers. It defines responsibilities for personnel involved, including equipment operators, spotters, and those in the stuck vehicle. The specific procedure describes properly connecting the towing device between the vehicles, establishing a buffer zone, and slowly accelerating both vehicles until the stuck one is freed. Required personal protective equipment is also listed.

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    This standard operating procedure outlines guidelines for safely towing and extracting stuck truck trailers. It defines responsibilities for personnel involved, including equipment operators, spotters, and those in the stuck vehicle. The specific procedure describes properly connecting the towing device between the vehicles, establishing a buffer zone, and slowly accelerating both vehicles until the stuck one is freed. Required personal protective equipment is also listed.

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    Kl;k

    STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

    SOP Number #001


    SOP Title Towing and Extracting Truck Trailer

    NAME TITLE SIGNATURE DATE


    Author Bashir A. Ali Safety Department
    25/12/2021

    Reviewer

    Authorizer

    Effective Previous
    SOP no. Significant Changes
    Date SOP no.

    001 Dec-21 Issued for comments None

    Page 1 of 5
    STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SOP
    No:001
    SOP Title: Towing and Extracting
    Vehicles

    1- PURPOSE

    2- INTRODUCTION

    3- SCOPE

    4- DEFINITIONS

    5- RESPONSIBILITIES

    6- SPECIFIC PROCEDURE

    7- REQUIRED PPE

    8- FORMS/TEMPLATES TO BE USE

    9- Specified details
    9.1- Internal References
    9.2- External References

    10- CHANGE HISTORY

    Page 2 of 5
    STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE SOP
    No:001
    SOP Title: Towing and Extracting
    Vehicles
    1. PURPOSE
    This procedure is a guideline on the proper way to safely and efficiently extract a -
    stuck Trucks . Employees at SV will use this as a guide to help them perform their
    . duty in a safe and productive manner

    2. INTRODUCTION
    We understand that all jobs are different. This SOP is set in place as a guideline to -
    help employees understand the proper procedure to follow while towing and pulling
    . Truck During Kurdamir RIG move

    3. SCOPE
    This procedure are authorized for all Towing and Pulling involved parties .
    4. DEFINITIONS
    Lineof Fire- The path of a moving object that can potentially injure or the potential-l
    . path of an object that may move
    BufferZone - The area where operation occurs, that is deemed not safe for -
    . unauthorized personnel or equipment
    RescueEquipment - Any equipment with an approved anchorage point that is capable -
    . of performing extraction duties
    TowingDevice - a minimum of a 1’’ cable or a manufactures approved recovery tow -
    . strap rated for the required weight being towed
    Anchorage- means a secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards, or deceleration -

    devices.

    5. RESPONSIBILITIES
    FP on Location
    1. Participate in work TBT & Induction
    2. Understand the scope of work and the hazards involved in his/her specific job
    duty.
    3. Maintain good communication with the operators of the stuck Truck and the
    operator of the rescue equipment.
    4. Make a competent decision on the proper towing device that will safely extract
    the stuck Truck. Some of the factors involved in this decision will be the
    gross Truck rating and the soil condition of which the Truck is stuck.
    5. Maintain a safe working distance away from any equipment while work is in
    progress.

    Rescue Equipment Operator


    (Equipment includes: Front loader , Forklift & Crew Trucks)

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    STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE No:001
    SOP Title: Towing and Extracting
    Vehicles

    1. Participate in work TBT & Induction


    2. Complete equipment inspection.
    3. Understand the scope of work prior to beginning work.
    4. Establish good communication with the spotter and the operator of the stuck
    Truck
    5. Ensure the equipment has an anchorage that is sufficient to hold the towing
    weight of the stuck Truck.
    6. Ensure the recovery tow strap/ cable is capable of performing extraction
    duties and is properly hooked up to the anchorage point.
    Stuck Truck Operator
    1. Participate in work TBT & Induction
    2. Understand the scope of work prior to beginning work.
    3. Establish good communication with the spotter and the operator of the stuck
    Truck
    4. Ensure the T r u c k has an anchorage that is sufficient to hold the
    towingweight of the stuck Truck.
    5. Understand the scope of work prior to beginning task.
    6. Maintain good communication with all employees involved in this process.

    Spotter
    1. Participate in work TBT & Induction
    2. Understand the scope of work prior to beginning work.
    3. Establish good communication with involved personnel
    4. Establish a buffer zone and do not allow anyone within the zone.

    6. SPECIFIC PROCEDURE
    Towing and Pulling Vehicles (Personnel Involved: Equipment/ Truck Operators,
    Qualified Spotter, and PIC)
    1. Line the truck up - hitch to hitch if possible.
    2. Clear as much sand, mud or snow as possible from the path of the wheels.
    3. Lay out the towing device between the truck ensuring that there are no loops or
    knots and the strap is in good condition - no frays or damage.
    4. Establish the “Buffer Zone”, no person shall enter or be in the zone outside of a
    truck during the pull.
    5. Properly hook both ends of the recovery strap to the equipment involved.
    6. The rescue truck will slowly drive forward without exerting too much force on the
    towing device until the rigging in tight.

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    STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE No:001
    SOP Title: Towing and Extracting
    Vehicles

    7. Both trucks will accelerate until the stuck vehicle is free.


    Slips, Trips and Fall Hazards:
    - Inspecting equipment
    - Climbing on and off equipment.
    - Walking on uneven surfaces or rocks

    Traffic

    Load/Unload mobile equipment

    - Uneven loading/unloading surfaces

    - Trucks not properly chocked or stabilized,

    - Pedestrians, congested work area,

    - Unauthorized movement of vehicle,

    - Personnel not properly trained,

    Pinch Points and Line of Fire Hazards:


    - Moving equipment
    - Walking in unauthorized work areas/ buffer zone
    - Towing Device
    - Moving equipment

    7. REQUIRED PPE
    - Hard hat
    - Safety Glasses
    - Steel Toe Boots/ Safety Toe Shoes
    - Gloves
    - Reflective vest for spotter (Site Specific)

    8. FORMS/TEMPLATES TO BE USED
    - TBT
    - Work Permits (If Required)

    Page 5 of 5
    STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE No:001
    SOP Title: Towing and Extracting
    Vehicles

    - Equipment Inspection Forms


    - Client Required Forms

    9. Specified details
    Name Size – Weight Capacity
    Military Truck Medium Tow Leg extinsion 205cm , Leg Manifacture
    Bar - Adjustable Spread 93cm
    Dual Towing Point 6*4 circled Manifacture
    Volvo Front loader L120 1700RPM (850HP)
    Truck Trailer 85T Maximum 350HP Minimum

    9.1 Internal References

    9.2 External References


    Hall towbars
    Volvo Manufacture
    10. CHANGE HISTORY
    0.1V Issued for comments

    Page 6 of 5

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