5 | Safety regulations
34 DOCMA0000006‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Samson FPT 3A
– Toavoidoilordieselleaks,makesurethattherearenolooseormissingclamps,notwistedtubesandno
tubesthatrubupagainsteachother.
– Donotbendanytubes/pipesunderpressure.
– Neverinstalldamagedtubes.
– Donotweldtubesorpipescontaininginflammableliquids.
– Donotuseatorchheadtocuttubesorpipescontaininginflammableliquids.
DANGER
Short circuits may cause fires.
– Ensurethattherearenoshortcircuits.
– Cleanandinterruptallelectricalconnections.
– Checkbeforeeachworkshiftthattherearenoloose,twisted,hardenedordamagedwires.
DANGER
Fuel, oil, grease, waste, deposits or accumulated dust or other components can cause a fire.
– Removeinflammablematerials.
– Preventfiresbyinspectingandcleaningthevehicleateveryshift,byimmediatelyremovinginflammable
components.
– Checktheignitionswitch:intheeventoffire,failuretoswitchofftheenginewillobstructtheworkofthe
FireBrigade.
– Donotusenaphtha,petrolorinflammableliquidstocleanpartsofthevehicle.Onlyusenonflammable
detergents.
DANGER
Safely handle dangerous liquids
– Handlefuelwithcare,itiseasilyinflammable.Iffuelisignited,theremaybeanexplosionand/orafire.
– Donotrefuelthevehiclewhilesmokingandinpresenceofnakedflamesorsparks.
– Alwaysstoptheenginebeforerefuelingthevehicle.
– Fillupthetankoutside.
– Allfuels,mostlubricantsandsomeantifreezesareinflammable.
– Preservetheflammablefluidsawayfromfirehazards.
– Donotburnordrillpressurizedcontainers.
– Donotkeepclothssoakedwithlubricant;theymaycausefiresandspontaneouscombustions.
5.5.2 Risks of inhaling gas
DANGER
Exhaust engine gases are toxic and can cause damages to your health.
If necessary to work in closed ambients, ensure it is sufficiently ventilated and equip the vehicle with
special purifiers.