2. Safety and Accident Prevention
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Voltage Safety distance (m) Safety distance (ft.)
> 1 kV 1.0 3.5
< 1 kV > 110 kV 3.0 10.0
< 110 kV > 220 kV 4.0 13.5
< 220 kV > 1380 kV 5.0 17.0
Unknown voltage above 5.0 above 17.0
Table 2-1. Safety distance to overhead power lines
Risk of chemical burns from battery acid
Warning: Failure to comply with the following guidelines could result in serious or fatal
injuries.
Battery acid is a highly corrosive substance that, if in contact with skin or flesh, may
immediately cause extremely severe chemical burns.
To avoid chemical burns from battery acid:
l Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in compliance with the health and safety rules
and regulations applicable in your area.
l Safety gloves and protective eyewear (glasses or goggles) must be worn at all times while
handling the battery.
l If the battery is leaking, immediately neutralize the leaking battery acid with baking soda solution
(1 lb. soda per 1 gal. water).
l In case of direct contact with skin or eyes, immediately rinse the contacted area thoroughly with a
saline solution and seek immediate medical attention. Refer to First Aid Measures section in the
material safety data sheet (MSDS) of the battery located on top of the battery.
Risk of injuries from pressurized fluids
Warning: Failure to comply with the following guidelines could result in serious or fatal
injuries, and possible damage to the tractor and equipment.
Escaping fluids under pressure travel at bullet speed, and their needle-like streams can
penetrate skin and flesh, and enter the bloodstream.
To prevent and avoid any injuries from fluids under pressure:
l Wear proper PPE in compliance with the health and safety rules and regulations applicable in
your area.
l Safety gloves and protective eyewear (glasses or goggles) must be worn at all times while dealing
with pressurized fluids.
l Never loosen hydraulic, fuel, or brake lines or coolant hoses while tractor is running.
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