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1.33
When fueling/de-fueling
ALWAYS
avoid inhaling fumes.
1.34
When de-fueling
ALWAYS
use a proper fuel retriever.
1.35
ALWAYS
carry fuel in the correct and clearly marked container.
1.40
Electrical Safety )where applicable).
1.41
Electricity can kill
–
NEVER
work on
LIVE/ENERGISED
equipment.
1.42
Prior to carrying out any maintenance work you
MUST
identify electrical isolation
methods and isolate all electrical supplies.
1.43
Prior to use and with all electrical supplies isolated, you
MUST
check all electrical
cables, plugs and connectors for the following;
1.44
Are intact and have no signs of damage, to include but not limited to bare wires,
chaffing, cuts and loose wiring.
1.45
If there are any signs of damage, the damage item
MUST
be taken out of service until
the damage has been repaired by an electrically competent person.
1.46
All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard.
1.47
NEVER
work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing and wet gloves.
1.50
Batteries (where present).
1.51
Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of
electrolyte. This electrolyte is an acid and can cause serious burn injuries. Care
should be taken when working on or near them.
NOTE
the electrolyte may be in a
liquid or gel form.
1.52
Should you come in to contact with electrolyte you should;
1.53
Remove all clothing contaminated with electrolyte. If you cannot remove then saturate
them in water.
1.54
Get medical assistance as soon as possible. You must advise the medical staff of
the type of acid.
1.55
Lead/acid battery = dilute sulphuric acid.
1.56
Nickel/cadmium = potassium hydroxide alkali electrolyte.
1.57
Use fresh running water to wash off excess electrolyte, continue this until medical
assistance arrives. Make sure that you do not was the electrolyte to another part of
your body or face.
1.58
If electrolyte comes in to contact with Eyes the electrolyte needs to be immediately
washed away with large amounts of water. Make sure that you do not wash the
electrolyte to another part of your face or body.
1.59
Gasses from charging batteries are highly flammable and great care should be taken to
charge in well ventilated areas.
There is an explosion risk if the battery terminals are short circuited, when
connecting/disconnecting
ALWAYS
exercise great care so that the terminals or
