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CHAPTER 3
SAFETY
3-1.
General
General safety precautions for movement are as
follows:
a.
Check each vehicle to ensure that all loose
items are appropriately secured.
b.
When backing a vehicle, ensure that no
personnel or obstructions are behind it.
c.
Do not walk under any items while they are
being lifted by crane or other means.
d.
Ensure that fire extinguishers (other than
system's extinguishers) are readily available during all
loading and offloading procedures.
e.
Do not leave vehicles unattended while engine
is running.
f.
If track is thrown while carrier is being operated,
do not apply brakes unless absolutely necessary. Allow
carrier to coast to a stop.
g.
Ensure that ventilation is adequate while vehicle
engine is running (carbon monoxide poisoning can be
deadly).
3-2.
Specific Safety Requirements
Pertinent safety requirements by individual mode can be
found, where applicable, in the appropriate chapters.
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