Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
FIgure 16.4
Another.layer.of.safety.is.pre-operational.inspection.by.drivers.
Pre-oPerAtIon InsPectIon
Prior.to.placing.a.vehicle.in.service,.an.operator.should.conduct.a.pre-operational.
inspection.(Figure 16.4;.see.also.Table 17.1)..The.operator.should.evaluate.at.least.
the.following.items:
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Apply.parking.brake
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Fuel.tank.and.cap
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Side.marker.lights
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Relectors
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Tires.and.wheels.(lugs)
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Mirrors
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Steering.wheel.(excess.play)
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Apply.trailer.brakes
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Turn.on.all.lights,.including.four-way.lashers
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Fire.extinguisher.and.warning.devices
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Headlights
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Clearance.lights
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Identiication.lights
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Stoplights
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Turn.signals.and.four-way.lashers
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Rear.end.protection.(bumper)
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Cargo.tie-downs/doors
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Safety.chains
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Hoses.and.couplers