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This module describes the minimum requirements for the planning and safe operation of On Track Plant (OTP) trailers.

This module applies to organisations involved with the planning or supply of any trailer, or carrying out or controlling operations using trailers on Network Rail managed infrastructure and Network Rail projects.

See the index of NR/L2/RMVP/0200 for information on which:

a) specific roles this module applies to; and

b) modules that also apply to those roles.

Guidance is given on the appropriate loading and unloading sequences of trailers and the securing of all loads.

Purpose

The implementation of this module contributes to mitigating the following risks:

a) failure of plant or its control or safety systems;

b) operating error, operational error or equipment misuse;

c) poor site or weather conditions;

d) incorrect lifting operations (LOLER);

e) lack of RIDDOR or close call reporting; and

f) lack of continuous improvement, such as, mitigating factors from incidents not being introduced to machine/operating procedures