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PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 728
JULY 2013
58
PS 728
JUL 13
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Clearly mark designated smoking
areas and strictly enforce rules in no-
smoking areas. Prominently display “NO
SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET” signs near
flammable items or hazardous areas.
•±
Use lubrication pits for servicing military
vehicles only. Keep pits well-ventilated
and illuminated. Place steel fences around
pits when vehicles are not being serviced.
•±
Store and secure gas cylinders to
walls or fixed surfaces to prevent them
from tipping, falling or rolling.
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Stencil maximum load capacity on
both sides of support assemblies for
overhead cranes and hoist assemblies.
Be sure they are readily visible.
For±more±info
US±Army±Combat±Readiness/Safety±Center:
± The±Ground±Risk±Assessment±Tool±(GRAT)±can±assist±users±in±identifying,±assessing±and±
controlling±hazards±for±missions±or±tasks±related±to±maintenance±operations.±GRAT±can±also±
be±used±to±create±DA±Form±7566,±
Composite Risk Management Worksheet.
±Visit:
± For±more±safety±guidance,±review±FM±5-19,±
Composite Risk Management,
±at:±
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Keep all lifting devices (jacks, jack
stands, hoists, cranes) properly
maintained and in usable condition. Do
regular inspections by the TMs.
•±
Operate power tools away from
explosives, flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Power tools create sparks that may
ignite dust or fumes.
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±Remember,±only±fully±trained±and±
qualified±licensed±personnel±are±
authorized±to±weld.±Use±an±exhaust±
system±when±welding.±±
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Only trained and authorized personnel
wearing appropriate personal protective
equipment (PPE) should handle Chemical
Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint.
Painting areas must be covered and
protected from debris.
•±
Keep large, bulky or heavy items
away from doors to allow quick exit in
emergencies.
•±
Close off the battery shop from the
general maintenance area. Make sure
the shop is clearly marked.
•±
Store battery packs away from other
metal objects.
•±
Ensure serviceable PPE is available and
used by all personnel.
Remember, the
effectiveness
of any safety
program depends
on leadership
engagement,
involvement and
supervisioN!
boy!
these
guys are
messy!
eEk!
Leaders, insist
everyone
follow established safety
rules and standards, and
continually look for ways
to improve your unit’s
safety program.
I passed
the training!
I’m ready
to apply
carc now!
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