PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-729
PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly
ISSUE 729
AUGUST 2013
10
PS 729
AUG 13
C
limbing on or off Army vehicles sounds easy enough. Soldiers do it daily without
injury. But there are some who don’t do it safely, risking a bad hand injury or even
the loss of a Fnger.
The Army had 13 accidents between ±Y 08-
11 that were caused by improper mounting and
dismounting. And each of those accidents resulted
in the amputation of a Fngertip or a Fnger. Nine
Soldiers wore rings that got caught on equipment. So
just removing rings could have saved their Fngers.
The Army has a lot of big equipment so you
must always be aware of fall hazards. This is
especially true when climbing on or off equipment
during maintenance and while securing equipment
for transport.
When dismounting, be careful where you put
your hands and feet. Besides degloved or amputated
Fngers, you can suffer injuries to your ankles, legs,
knees, wrists, arms and upper body.
•±
Use extreme caution when mounting or dismounting a vehicle. Never dismount a
vehicle by jumping from it.
•±
Break three points of contact only
when you reach the ground, cab,
turret or a stable platform.
•±
Do not use wheel hubs, machine
tracks or door handles for mounting
and dismounting.
•±
Ensure the driver or gunner is aware
whenever people mount or dismount
the vehicle.
•±
Wear protective gloves as needed.
•±
Never mount or dismount a moving
vehicle. Drivers must bring the vehicle to a
complete stop before allowing anyone to
mount or dismount.
•±
Never climb in front of a weapon to mount
the vehicle.
•±
Remove all jewelry when working around
Army equipment.
•±
Make sure you understand and use the
three points of contact method when
mounting, dismounting or moving
around on the vehicle. This means having
two hands and one foot or two feet and
one hand on the equipment at all times.
•±
Use the parts designed by the
manufacturer for mounting and
dismounting, such as steps, running
boards, traction strips, footholds, and
handgrips. Keep these parts clear of
mud, snow, grease and other hazards
that can cause slips, trips or falls.
Combat and Tactical Vehicles…
Be Careful When You Climb
So how can you
avoid
getting
hurt? Here are
a few tips…
To learn
more
about the hazards
your equipment may present, go to
the Driver’s Training Toolbox at…
drivertrainingtoolbox
You’ll
need
to use
your AKO
login.
take it from me…
don’t wear rings!
THANKS FOR
BRiNGiNG ME ALONG,
HALF-MAST. I’VE
NEVER CLiMBED ON
AN M1 TANK BEFORE,
SO.
..
I’M READY!
WELL, ALMOST
READY! YOU’LL
HAVe TO LoSE
ThaT JEWeLRY
FiRST.
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