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35 <br />SHOP OPERATIONS <br />Out Of Service Procedures <br />o Before moving trucks and equipment or placing them back in service, vehicles must be released by <br />maintenance and employees are required to walk completely around the vehicle to be sure no one is <br />working on or under it before it can be moved. <br />• Approved lockout devices, signs, and/or tags shall be used to define and restrict specific and potential <br />hazards during maintenance operations. <br />• All employees are required to read and understand the lockout/tag out policy and procedures. <br />• Accident Prevention Tags - Temporary means of warning all concerned of hazardous conditions, <br />defective equipment, etc., shall be used. <br />• The tags shall not be considered a complete warning method, but should be used until a positive <br />means can be employed to eliminate the potential hazard (lock). <br />• Mechanics performing maintenance on vehicles shall remove /retain the key and secure the vehicle <br />with lockout devices if available. If none are available, tags should be utilized along with <br />disconnecting power and blocking /chocking all energy sources until the work is completed. <br />Maintenance Procedures <br />o The operation, repair and maintenance of company vehicles and equipment shall be performed only <br />by properly trained, appropriately licensed and authorized personnel. <br />o Personal vehicles shall not be parked or located in the shop or within the operations fenced area. <br />o When using chains or cable slings, keep them free from kinks and twists. If frayed or broken, such <br />items should be taken out of service immediately. <br />o When using hoists or cranes, PUSH the load instead of pulling it. <br />a Never attempt to manually lift heavy items alone. <br />0 Employees will not work under or around raised vehicles or vehicles portions such as hoist, tailgate, <br />etc., except in maintenance situations when vehicles are locked out with mechanical supports. <br />o All cylinders will be properly stored, secured in an upright position and equipped with valve caps <br />(hand tight); oxygen and fuel gases (acetylene), will be separated by 20 ft. or a five foot high barrier <br />with a'/ hour burn time. <br />Spray Painting Operations (When Appropriate Spray Paint Booth is Available) <br />• Refer to company standards on respirator use when applicable. Users must be clean shaven. <br />• Ensure an adequate ventilation system is operating properly. <br />o Areas for painting shall be kept clean; floors covered or occasionally scraped of excess paint. <br />o Unapproved electrical devices are prohibited in the paint shop. <br />Water based enamels shall be used when feasible. The use of Imron, Urethane or other type paints <br />which contain hardeners must be reviewed by the Health, safety and Risk Manager or Fleet Manager <br />prior to initial use. <br />M4 as`e Ind-usfries 03/3111/ Sep. 1.210 <br />