PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-737

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 737

APRIL 2014
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-737 - Page 30 of 33
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PS 737
APR 14
•± Practice±good±housekeeping.±Don’t±let±
trash±and±waste±materials±pile±up±in±work±
areas.±Empty±trash±bins±regularly.±
•± Keep±shop±areas±tidy.±Oil±and±gasoline±
dripping±from±vehicles±may±collect±and±
ignite±under±certain±conditions,±so±check±
floors±and±spot-clean±often.±
•± Store±or±dispose±of±oily±rags±in±covered±
metal±containers.
•± Don’t±allow±clutter±to±build±around±exits±
and±stairways.±
•± Keep±fire±doors±closed±as±directed.±
Make±sure±exits±are±clearly±marked±
and±accessible.
•± Follow±TMs±and±SOPs±to±prevent±
equipment±overload.±
•± Follow±manufacturer’s±instructions±when±
maintaining±equipment.±Read±Material±
Safety±Data±Sheets±(MSDS)±or±Safety±Data±
Sheets±(SDS)±before±using±petroleum,±oil±
or±lubricant±(POL)±products.
•± Examine±electrical±equipment±regularly±
for±problems±like±damaged±cords±or±
worn±insulation.±±
•± Don’t±overload±outlets.±Never±force±
circuit±breakers±to±stay±in±the±ON±
position.±Everyone±should±watch±for±
signs±of±electrical±malfunctions,±but±
only±qualified,±authorized±personnel±
should±do±electrical±repairs.±
•± Hazardous±liquids±like±gasoline,±oil±and±
paint±are±commonly±found±in±or±near±
motor±pools±and±must±be±stored±properly.±
Other±flammables±include±brake±fluid,±
varnish,±paint±thinner±and±lighter±fluid.±
Understand±the±risks±of±any±materials±
you±handle.±They±may±be±combustible,±
flammable,±explosive±and/or±reactive.±
Read±labels±and±the±MSDS/SDS±for±
more±information.±±
•± Smoke±only±in±designated±outdoor±areas.±
Smoking±in±unauthorized±areas±like±
storage±rooms±has±caused±serious±fires.±
Do±not±empty±ashtrays±in±trash±bins±until±
smoking±materials±are±cold.±
Safety…
fight fire with
common sense first
Fires can be
devastating.
Property and
personnel
losses
hurt.
But in too many
cases, the fire
was
preventable.
Soldiers, it’s part of
your
mission to look
for fire hazards around
your work environment.
Leaders, follow
the risk management
process outlined in
FM 5-19,
Composite Risk
Management (Aug 2006),
to find and eliminate
problems
before
disaster hits.
Here
are some
keys to
preventing
fires…
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