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W • Exit vehicle using the proper foot supports and hand holds. Vehicle fixtures not intended for foot supports or hand holds should not be used for this purpose. • Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid, and associated lines and cylinders. • Follow established rules on collecting trash and work one side of the street at a time. • Lift properly using legs as support. Never attempt to lift a heavy item alone. • Heed overhead clearance limitations. All stops that have overhead hazards shall be: • Labeled with a sticker that denotes overhead hazard • Typed into the route sheets program under "driver's notes" listing the precaution • Never position any part of the body beneath or between an unsecured raised: body, tailgate or container. Hot Load Procedures En route • Where applicable, the truck's compactor blade shall be cycled in order to compact the trash as tight as possible to minimize the amount of oxygen available to fuel the fire. • The driver should radio the dispatcher immediately and identify the status of the fire and the exact location of the vehicle. Dispatcher will relay all pertinent information to the local fire department and any available Waste Industries employees in the immediate area shall provide assistance. • The driver should be directed to dump the load in the nearest clear area. This could mean the side of the road, parking lot, or side street but as clear of sewers or waterways as possible. Consideration must be given to the damage or environmental impact that may occur to the surrounding area. • After the load is dumped, move vehicle away from dumping area. Shut engine down and turn master disconnect switch to the OFF position. Employees will not engage in fighting load fires. • At all times a driver must obey all traffic regulations, including speed limits. • Cleanup should commence as soon as practical and safe. Procedures for Preventing Vehicle Rollovers • Company vehicles will be operated at 90 mph slower than the posted speed prior to entering any curve or exit/entrance ramp. Further speed reductions may be necessary due to load, surface or weather. • Before pulling off the road for any reason, the driver must be certain that the shoulder of the road is both level and firm enough to do so safely. Standard collection is from the traveled portion of the road. • The driver shall not drive the vehicle onto any surface that he or she believes is unstable. Contact your immediate supervisor if necessary. • The driver will inspect all springs and suspension components as part of their daily pre /post trip inspections and report defects immediately. • Prior to transporting a loaded roll -off container, the driver must inspect the container for proper loading (balanced or even). The driver is directly responsible for proper load securement. I f?sfc f�s�"r�s:ri�rs �33I3�ff 7 Sew. 7.2�