Table 3.0 Hazards, Cautions, and Preventative Action
Hazard Cautions Preventative Actions
Diesel
Fuel
• Combustible liquid.
• May cause cancer.
• Irritating to eyes and skin.
• Use personal protective equipment.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.
• Material can create slippery conditions.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
• Do not ingest.
• Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Coolant
• Contact can cause irritation
of skin, eyes and respiratory
tract.
• Extremely dangerous if
ingested.
• Coolant may be very hot and under pressure, allow
the engine to cool before opening the cooling
system.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after
handling
• Do NOT induce vomiting, call doctor/physician or
poison center
• Do not breathe mist, spray, vapors
Moving
Parts
System contains moving
parts and may start without
warning.
• Before performing any work, turn APU OFF,
disconnect the battery cables, lockout battery cable
lug, and remove shore power if equipped.
• Proper lockout/tagout procedures must be followed.
• Avoid working inside the APU enclosure when the
engine is running.
High
Voltage
System contains high
voltage circuits at levels that
can cause serious injuries or
death