Chapter 3. SAFETY - TM-55-3895-359-140009

12 May 1987

TM 55-3895-359-14

CHAPTER 3

SAFETY

3-1. General

General safety considerations and precautions for movement are as follows:

a. Each vehicle must be checked to ensure all loose items are secured in accordance with applicable

regulations.

b. The vehicle must be driven by qualified drivers only.

c. Drivers must not leave the operator's position while the engine is running.

d. When the vehicle is in motion, it must not be mounted or dismounted.

e. Personnel must not ride on the vehicle.

f. The seat belt will be fastened during vehicle operation.

g. Personnel must not smoke when operating or refueling the vehicle.

h. The driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop before driving in or out of a building.

i. Whenever the vehicle is operated in reverse, a ground guide must be used to direct the driver.

j. Personnel must stay clear of the engine exhaust area during and immediately after engine operation.

Contact with these areas can cause severe burns.

k. The engine must not be operated in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation to provide sufficient

air for engine combustion as well as dissipation of exhaust gases.

3-2. Specific safety requirements

Pertinent safety requirements by individual mode are given, where applicable, in the appropriate chapters.

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