SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | 13
H) Open both clean-out doors and clean out behind the pack/ejector panel.
I) Close and latch doors properly, if applicable.
J) Lock the vehicle.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1) Comply with all ANSI Z245.1 and OSHA regulations at all times.
2) Comply with lock out/tag out procedures by removing the ignition key before working on the
unit.
3) Position OSHA approved props prior to working under any part of the body.
4) Operate levers and controls to release stored energy prior to working on the hydraulic system.
HYDRAULIC PRECAUTIONS
1) Hydraulic uid operates under high temperatures. Avoid contact with piping, hoses or
cylinders to prevent burns.
2) Never use hands to check for leaks. Hydraulic uid escaping under pressure may cause injury.
3) In case of injury, seek proper medical treatment immediately.
FIRE PROTECTION
1) Keep a re extinguisher accessible at all times, as recommended by the Bureau of Motor
Carrier Safety.
2) Never use lighted smoking materials, open ame or sparks when working with ammable
materials such as fuel tanks or storage batteries.
3) Never use an open ame as a light source.
HOUSEKEEPING
1) Good housekeeping habits are a major factor in accident prevention. Keep handrails clean
and free of grease or debris.
2) Do not store brooms or other equipment where they could inadvertently be dislodged or
create a hazard.
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