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Chapter 7
CONTROLLING GENERAL HAZARDS
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Chapter 7
CONTROLLING GENERAL HAZARDS
7.1 Fire prevention
7.1.1
Refuelling
The following precautions should be applied to reduce fire
hazards during refuelling. Use type-approved dispensing systems
when refuelling the drilling rig. Stop the engine when refuelling.
Make sure that no one is smoking and that there are no open
flames nearby.
Use the upper filler when refuelling by gravity with a dispenser nozzle:
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place yourself so you can hold the nozzle comfortably.
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introduce the nozzle well inside the filler making sure that there is a
metal-to-metal contact.
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Refuel, when the level reaches the upper limit meaning that the fuel
tank is completely full; exceeding this limit may cause dangerous fuel
spills.
The metal contact between the nozzle and the filler prevents sparking caused
by electrostatic discharges.
For more details check the JCB’s manual.
Do not carry fuel cans in or on the drilling rig. Pay attention to the hot parts of
the rig and be careful not to splash them with fuel that may be accidentally
spilled during refuelling. Use a cotton cloth to wipe off any fuel that may have
spilled on parts that are not overheated. Do not use wool or synthetic
materials.
7.1.2
Checking the battery fluid
To check the electrolyte level in the battery turn off the
engine and wait a few minutes. Use a low-voltage electric
torch to illuminate the area. Do not use open flames.
When in use (either charging or discharging) batteries
develop hydrogen, which is a highly explosive gas. For more details check
the
JCB’s manual.
