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electricity to the surface of the skin. He has had
luck finding them at various electrical and industrial supply stores. " A good pair provides excellent
shock protection, " Olson adds. " But it is up to the
technician to not only wear them properly, but
also keep them in good condition to avoid accidental exposure. "
»Aside from using a proper lift with the proper ratings, it is critical for technicians to understand how to
work with and around the lift in a safe way.
Photo courtesy of Penske
Working with
hazardous materials
When working with hazardous chemicals and
other materials, TravelCenters of America's
Hoekzema says it's important for fleets to provide
training on how to comprehend a Safety Data
Sheet (SDS). This will enable a technician to
understand what protection is necessary for
different types of chemicals.
" Each chemical has an SDS sheet that has been
created by the manufacturer, " Hoekzema points
out. " Section 8 of the SDS provides guidance on
what PPE is appropriate during normal use of that
chemical. Section 6, Accidental Release Measures,
covers requirements in the event of an unexpected
leak or spill. "
Due to the variety of chemicals found in repair
shops, there will be varying PPE requirements
to protect a technician's hands, face, and arms
from exposure.
" For liquid chemical protection, we utilize
nitrile gloves for cleaning parts with aqueous
solvents, as well as when handling grease, coolant,
fuel, and motor oil, " Ryder's Olson says. " The type
28 Fleet Maintenance | April 2021
»The Pig Blue Absorbent Mat is designed to catch and absorb steady leaks and drips.
Photo courtesy of New Pig
april2021
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of april2021
Uptime
Editor's Note
Class 8 engine rightsizing and the impact on maintenance & longevity
Gremlins and ghosts
Staying safe in the shop
Avoiding turbocharger trouble
10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
Monitoring economic recovery progress
Fleet Parts & Compenents
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Diesel fuel additive considerations
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april2021 - Uptime
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april2021 - Editor's Note
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april2021 - Class 8 engine rightsizing and the impact on maintenance & longevity
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april2021 - Gremlins and ghosts
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april2021 - Staying safe in the shop
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april2021 - Avoiding turbocharger trouble
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april2021 - 10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
april2021 - Monitoring economic recovery progress
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