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1.4.7.
Dispose of waste fuels correctly.
1.4.8.
Diesel safety.
1.4.8.1.
Always fuel and defuel in well-ventilated area.
1.4.8.2.
Always wear correct, suitable and fit for purpose Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), suggested items are as follows, but are not limited too.
1.4.8.3.
Hand protection.
1.4.8.4.
Protective clothing.
1.4.8.5.
Respiratory protective equipment should be used when in an
unventilated area.
1.4.8.6.
When defueling always use a propriety fuel retriever.
1.4.8.7.
Always carry fuel in the correct and clearly marked container.
1.4.9.
Petrol safety.
1.4.9.1.
Always fuel and defuel in well-ventilated area.
1.4.9.2.
Always wear correct, suitable and fit for purpose Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE), suggested items are as follows, but are not limited too.
1.4.9.3.
Hand protection.
1.4.9.4.
Protective clothing.
1.4.9.5.
Respiratory protective equipment should be used when in an
unventilated area.
1.4.9.6.
When defueling always use a propriety fuel retriever.
1.4.9.7.
Always carry fuel in the correct and clearly marked container.
1.4.10.
Electrical Safety.
1.4.10.1.
Electricity can kill - never work on LIVE/ENERGISED equipment.
1.4.10.2.
Identify electrical isolation method and always isolate all electrical supplies,
prior to carrying out any maintenance work.
1.4.10.3.
Prior to use and with all electrical supplies isolated check all electrical cables,
plugs and connections for the following.
1.4.10.3.1.
Are intact and have no signs of damage, to include but not limited to
bare wires, chaffing, cuts and loose wiring. If there are any signs of damage,
the damaged item should be taken out of service until the damage has been
repaired by an electrically competent person.
1.4.10.4.
All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard.
