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HOT SURFACES
While running engine and exhaust system surface are at elevated temperature contact with them can cause
severe burn injury.
Always wear personnel protective equipment (PPE’s) when working on hot surfaces. Start working on engine
when it cools down.
HANDLING ENGINE FLUIDS
Most Chemicals used in engines such as old engine oil, corrosion inhibiters; coolants and adhesives are
hazardous to health. Direct contact to Skin will cause allergy. Use of personnel protective equipment (PPE’s)
is recommended when using. Storage of the same should be done as per suppliers recommendations. Oral
consumption of these fluids can cause death.
Exhaust emitted from the engine exhaust is poisonous and inhalation of the same can cause harm. Always
provide proper ventilation of exhaust gases to the atmosphere.
Never smoke or permit flame near flammable fluids.
High pressure fluids can cause severe injury when pipes burst. Care should be taken when working with high
pressure fluids. Always release pressure before working on pressurized systems. Use safety goggles and
personnel protective equipments (PPE’s) while working.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT HANDLING/LIFTING
During handling heavy equipment always use proper lifting techniques. Lifting hooks should always be used.
Unbalanced load can cause injury to personal and damage to equipment.
Always use proper lifting arrangements. Check slings condition and capacity before using them.
Do not stand under the lifted loads.
Always lift load from the specified lifting points of the equipment.
Use soft/nylon slings of adequate capacity to prevent damage of equipment.
Always check operation of the crane/lifting tools before start of work.