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37 <br />o Each truck shall be equipped with emergency triangles (properly secured during transit); spill kits and <br />two ten pound (one twenty in limited situations) fire extinguishers, No exceptions to this requirement. <br />o Should it become necessary to stop or park a vehicle along a highway in an emergency, employees <br />shall position all four wheels off the traveled portion of the highway, turn four -way flashers on, and if <br />parked for more than 10 minutes, set safety reflecting emergency triangles in place. In such instances, <br />employees should exercise proper care for their safety and well- being, while outside the vehicle. <br />o The proper placements of emergency triangles are as follows, <br />One direction traffic flow: <br />#1 10 feet behind truck <br />#2 100 feet behind truck <br />#3 200 -500 feet behind truck (dependant on terrain) <br />Two -way direction traffic flow: <br />#1 10 feet behind truck <br />#2 100 feet behind truck <br />#3 100 -500 feet in front of truck (dependant on terrain) <br />The key to situating these triangles is to allow advance warning to oncoming traffic. <br />o Commercial vehicles, when in operation, shall have driving lights turned on. <br />Driver /Helper Operations <br />• Only 6" steel toed, puncture resistant, tie up type boots shall be worn. These are required for <br />employees exposed to rollover or penetration hazards, particularly in landfill or disposal applications. <br />• Ride only in cab or on platforms intended for that purpose, using hand holds for balance. <br />• Don't use riding platform when traveling over 10 mph. or more than 2110th of a mile uninterrupted. <br />• When attempting to step on /off a riding step, the truck shall come to a complete stop. <br />• Never attempt to mount or ride on the front steps of a collection vehicle, traveling forward or reverse <br />• When using the rear step, hand holds must be provided and used; never loop arms through holds <br />• Never occupy the rear riding platform while vehicle is backing up. <br />o Backing <br />• Ensure surrounding area is clear before backing up. <br />• Helper must be out and to the rear truck side that presents the best view, while in clear sight of the <br />driver at all times. If the helper cannot be visually located, do not move vehicle. <br />• No one should be riding on any steps or platforms when backing. <br />• Backup alarm, lights and beacons (if applicable) must be working properly. <br />• Move slowly, in increments. <br />• Do not travel in reverse more than is actually necessary. <br />• Back -up sensor or cameras must be operative if equipped. <br />o Vehicles should not be used to push another vehicle. Drivers will not allow vehicles to be pushed by <br />heavy equipment, for any reason. <br />o Do not enter truck body until push -out plate clamp is released, power take -off ( "PTO ") is disengaged, <br />ignition key removed and in your possession, disconnect switch is in the off position and the steering <br />wheel is properly tagged. <br />K/ Is €a Industrrys 031,%1111 Sec. 1.20 <br />C <br />