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Practically all Service work involves the need to drive the
loader. The Owner’s / Operator’s Manual, supplied with
each loader, contains safety precautions relating to
driving, operating and servicing that loader. These
precautions are as applicable to the service technicians as
they are to the operator and should be read, understood
and practiced by all personnel.
Prior to undertaking any maintenance, repair, overhaul,
dismantling or re-assembly operations, whether within the
shop facility or “out in the field”, may have an effect
upon safety, not only upon the mechanic carrying out the
work but also upon bystanders.
PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS
* CLOTHING
The wrong clothing or carelessness in dress can
cause accidents. Check to see that you are
suitably clothed. Some jobs require special
protective equipment.
* SKIN PROTECTION
Used motor oil may cause skin cancer. Follow
work practices that minimize the amount of skin
exposed and length of time used oil stays on
your skin.
* EYE PROTECTION
The smallest eye injury may cause loss of vision.
Injury can be avoided by wearing eye protection
when engaged in chiseling, grinding, welding,
painting and any other task that involves foreign
matter.
* BREATHING PROTECTION
Fumes, dust and paint spray are unpleasant and
harmful. These can be avoided by wearing
respiratory protection.
* HEARING PROTECTION
Loud noise may damage your hearing and the
longer the exposure the greater the risks of
hearing damage. Always wear hearing protection
when working around loud machinery.
* HAND PROTECTION
It is advisable to use a protective cream before
work to prevent irritation and skin
contamination. After work, clean your hands
with soap and water. Solvents such as white
spirits, paraffin, etc. may harm the skin.
* FOOTPROTECTION
Substantial or protective footwear with
reinforced toecaps will protect the feet from
falling objects. Additional oil-resistant
soles will help to avoid spilling.
* SPECIALCLOTHING
For certain work it may be necessary to wear
flame or acid resistant clothing.
EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATIONS
* MACHINE GUARDS
Before using any machine, check to ensure that
the machine guards are in position and
serviceable. These guards not only prevent parts
of the body or clothing coming in contact with
the moving parts of the machine but also ward
off objects that might fly off the machine and
cause injury.
* LIFTING APPLIANCES
Always ensure that lifting equipment, such as
chains, slings, lifting brackets, hooks and eyes
are thoroughly checked before use. If in doubt,
select stronger equipment. Never stand under a
suspended load or raised implement.
* COMPRESSED AIR
The pressure from a compressed air line is often
as high as 100 PSI (6.9 Bar). Any misuse may
cause injury.
Never use compressed air to blow dust, filing
dirt, etc. away from your work area unless the
correct type of nozzle is fitted.
Compressed air is not a cleaning agent. It will
only move dust etc. from one place to another.
Look around before using an air hose as
bystanders may get grit into their eyes, ears and
skin.
Avoid injury through incorrect handling of
components. Make sure your are capable of lifting
the object. If in doubt, get help.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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