2.8.2 Responsible technician, the Key Holder
1. One person, the Key Holder, must be responsible
for the safety of all personnel involved when a
vehicle is undergoing any form of maintenance
work. Normally the Key Holder will be the person
who is working on the vehicle.
2. The Key Holder is responsible for immobilising the
vehicle.
3. Any other person who needs access to the vehicle
for whatever reason must inform the Key Holder of
their intentions.
4. On completion of work all personnel must inform
the key holder that they are leaving the vehicle.
5. If the Key Holder leaves the vehicle for any reason,
he must nominate a new Key Holder and make sure
that all affected personnel know who the new Key
Holder is.
6. The Key Holder must make sure that when
the engine is run, all personnel are clear of the
bodywork until the engine is stopped and the
ignition key is removed with the cab door locked.
2.8.3 Immobilising the vehicle
To immobilise the vehicle the Key Holder must:
1. Turn the ‘Body main’ key operated switch to ‘off’
and remove the key and any spare keys (see
Refuse Collection Vehicle Operator’s Handbook).
2. Turn the ignition switch to ‘off’ and remove the key
and any spare keys.
3. Secure a sign reading ‘DO NOT START OR
OPERATE VEHICLE’ to the steering wheel.
4. Lock all the cab doors and remove the key and any
spare keys.
5. Retain all the keys while work is in progress.
6. If required, turn the vehicle’s battery isolation
switch, if fitted, to off or disconnect the vehicle’s
battery.
2.8.4 General workshop precautions
1. Chock the vehicle wheels at all times when
maintenance work is in progress (Refer to
chassis‑cab manufacturer’s Workshop Manual for
information and instructions).
2. Personnel must not enter the body or tailgate
hopper unless the engine is stopped, the cab door
is locked and the Key Holder has been advised of
work in progress.
3. If it is necessary to work on the roof of the vehicle,
an approved safety harness MUST be worn and
attached to the vehicle Tailgate Safety Harness
Attachment Lug (SHAL).
4. Use exhaust gas extraction hoses and equipment
when running engines within an enclosed working
area.
5. Where practicable, degrease components prior to
handling.
6. Do not work under the vehicle when supported
only by a jack; always use safety stands.
7. Only use the correct tools for the task, do not
improvise.
8. Follow all precautions relating to the use of power
tools.
9. Do not stare directly into the beams of high
brightness LEDs, such as LED lamps and warning
lamps; doing so may cause permanent damage to
your eyes.
2.8.5 Work place cleanliness
A clean and tidy work place is a safe work place.
1. Put rubbish in bins and do not allow it to
accumulate.
2. Mop up oil or coolant spillages immediately using
an approved method.
3. Do not leave tools or equipment lying around.
4. Do not allow hoses or cables to cross the
workplace.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
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