AS00.00-Z-0008-01A Risk Of Accident Caused By Vehicle Starting Off On Its Own When Jacked Up. Risk Of Injury Caused By Rotating

AS00.00-Z-0008-01A Risk Of Accident Caused By Vehicle Starting Off On Its Own When Jacked Up. Risk Of Injury Caused By Rotating Parts When Working On Running Engine Or Drive Train.

DANGER:
Ensure that jack stands have secure and adequate footing. An authorized person must occupy the driver seat.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.


Potential risks

Risk of accident
caused by vehicle driving off on its own when under operation (e.g. during tests) with engine running and gear engaged. Danger caused by vehicle falling off the jack stands.

Risk of injury
Caused by exposed rotating parts next to the running engine and around the drive train which can cause serious injuries. Because the engine heats up when operating, serious burns can be caused by touching unshielded parts.

Safety instructions/precautions
- The danger zone of the vehicle may only be entered by persons required to conduct the work. To perform the work, climb into cab.
- Lift the vehicle high enough that the wheels do not touch the ground when operated.
- A person should be sitting in the cab who is acquainted with the operation of the vehicle and who can initiate appropriate measures.
- When jacking up vehicle using the jack stands, make sure they are positioned on solid ground and that they are secure.
- The vehicle must be securely positioned on the surfaces; place a non-slip base on the surface if necessary.
- Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
- Remove all jewelry such as chains, rings etc.
- Wear suitable head wear to cover long hair.
- Before commencing any work on the running engine, familiarize yourself with the location of potentially hot parts.
- When carrying out work when the engine is running do not touch any hot and rotating parts.

First aid measures for burns
- Flush the skin areas affected with plenty of cold water and cover skin with sterile burn dressings. Do not apply the dressings tightly, but rather loosely over the affected skin area. Do not use any frayed dressings (e.g. old dressing material).Do not rub the affected skin areas.
- Consult a physician immediately.