FPT NEF67TM7 - SAFETY HAZARDS & FIRST AID; Electrical, Injury & Corrosion Hazards

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Electrocution
The engine's 12 V or 24 V electrical system does not involve
electrocution risks, however in the case of a short circuit that is caused
for example by a metal tool, there are burn risks caused by the heating
of the object through which the electric current travels. In that case:
 Remove the object that caused the short circuit by using means
that provide sufficient thermal insulation.
 If present, use the main switch to cut off the power supply.
The electric generator systems (generating units) commonly produce
high voltages which may result in highly dangerous electrical currents.
In the event of electrocution by medium or high voltage:
 Switch off the power supply using the master switch before
touching the victim. If this is not possible then safely intervene on
the victim using means with sufficient electrical insulation;
remember that contact with an electrocution victim is highly
dangerous also for the rescuer.
 Proceed according to the prescriptions issued by the competent
authorities (cardiac massage, administration of emergency oxygen,
etc.).
Injuries and fractures
The magnitude of the cases and the specific nature of the interventions
makes it necessary to contact medical structures.
 If the victim is bleeding, compress the injury externally until the
rescuers arrive.
 If there is a possibility of fractures, do not move the affected part
and transfer the injured person very carefully and only if absolutely
necessary.
Corrosion
Skin corrosion is caused by contact with substances with a high degree
of acidity or basicity.
For personnel performing maintenance on electrical devices, this is
typically caused by acid escaping from the batteries; in this
circumstance proceed as follows:
 Remove any clothing saturated with the caustic substance.
 Wash thoroughly with running water, without spraying uninvolved
parts.
If battery acid, lubrication oil or diesel has entered the eyes: wash the
affected eye with water for at least 20 minutes, keeping the eyelids
open so the water flows onto the eyeball (facilitate washing of the eye
by moving it in all directions).