Chapter 3. SAFETY - TM-55-2330-200-15-10029

TM 55-2330-200-15-1

CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

3-1. General

WARNING

Proper ventilation must be provided when

General safety considerations and precautions for

loading and unloading if prime mover engine

movement during loading operations are as follows:

is used. Prolonged inhalation of carbon

a. Check the entire semitrailer to insure that all

monoxide fumes will produce adverse effects

loose items are properly secured.

that may prove fatal.

b. Make sure no personnel or obstacles are in the

way before moving the semitrailer.

3-2. Specific Safety Requirements

c. When backing or moving the semitrailer in

Pertinent safety requirements by individual mode

confined areas, make sure appropriate guides to

can be found, where applicable, in subsequent

assist are visibly posted.

chapters.

WARNING

Fire extinguishers must be readily available

during all loading and unloading.

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