Safety 43
Figure 2-16
Clean-out trap
Locking Out and Tagging Out the Vehicle
For any inspection, repair or general maintenance being done on the vehicle, whether on the road or
at the shop, it is the employer’s responsibility to establish and see to the application of a proper
lockout and tagout procedure.
To lock out and tag out an 2R-III
TM
vehicle:
1. Park the vehicle on safe level ground, and apply the parking brake (see Figure 2-17).
Figure 2-17
Parking brake sign
2. Make sure that the body is completely unloaded.
3. Switch off the hydraulic pump.
4. Turn off the engine, remove the key from the ignition, store it in a safe and controlled area
(preferably on yourself), and tape over the ignition switch.
5. Turn off and lock the master switch.
6. Chock all wheels.
IMPORTANT: The battery set of the 2R-III
TM
is equipped with a master switch (see Figure 2-18) that must be turned
off.