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Section I: Safety
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• Don’t permit bystanders in the area while
performing recovery work.
• Never wrap the wire rope around frames or
cross members. Use chains and hook the
wire rope to the chains.
• Don’t use damaged wire ropes on your
wrecker. Become familiar with the various
types of wire rope damage and periodically
inspect the entire wire rope for wear and
corrosion.
Never use wire rope menders.
Replace with similar rated wire rope and
hooks.
• Be sure all brakes and locks are properly
set on the recovery vehicle.
• Never under any circumstances use the
winch or boom to lift people!
• Death or Serious Injury can occur when
working near power lines. Be sure that exact
locations of overhead power lines, and other
obstructions or hazards are known.
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