Safety 27
Figure 2-11
Suction line mounted valve (steel tank)
Cleanliness
Cleanliness is part of safety. Ensure that the equipment works properly by removing any compacted
garbage in the packer area after each body unloading.
Clean all the lights and safety stickers so you and the surrounding pedestrians and drivers will be
aware of the truck at all times. Use the hoe to rake dirt out of clean-out traps on each side of the
vehicle.
Figure 2-12
Removing debris through the clean-out trap
Locking Out and Taging 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 A
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RECYCLER vehicle:
1. Park the vehicle on safe and level ground, and apply the parking brake (see Figure 2-13).