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Safety Precautions
1) Comply with all safety regulations applicable within the locality where all work is
performed.
2) Always take the necessary precautions to prevent potentially dangerous situations from
occurring during installation, inspection and maintenance. Always apply or use adequate
safety measures to prevent personal injury and material damage, before starting work on
any piece of the equipment.
3) The electrical system of the equipment must be disconnected before any work is
performed.
4) The pressurized air system of the equipment must be drained of all air and pressure.
5) Inquire with the facilities management to the prescribed procedure to immobilize
equipment and prevent operation of equipment. When these are not prescribed, remove
any means that can start the equipment (ignition key / main power switch) and place
indicator tags to show others not to start the equipment.
6) Never work underneath a machine, vehicle or any other piece of equipment, which is
raised by a jack only. Always use a jack stand and check that the ground is firm and
sufficiently flat.
7) Keep in mind that a vehicle with air suspension may drop of its own accord.
8) Only work underneath a cab if it is fully tilted and latched, or otherwise secured
preventing accidental return-tilt.
9) Disconnect the ground battery lead from the vehicle’s battery. This prevents electrical
equipment from being inadvertently activated or otherwise electrically damaged.
10) Avoid working on a machine, vehicle or other equipment that recently was in use. Give
time to allow components to cool (coolant, exhaust, turbo, etc.).
11) A vehicle, machine or other equipment may only be operated by those who are trained
and licensed to do so and are aware of all possible dangers.
12) Only use tools that fit and are designed for the specific task.
13) Adhere to all regulations, specifications and limitations as specified by the manufacturer
of the machine, vehicle, equipment and /or engine.
Keep the environment in which you work clean for you and others.
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