Vehicle Access 23 General Entry Guidelines 1 Always have three limbs (one foot and two hands or two feet and one hand) in contact with the vehicle at all times when entering or exiting the cab or the area behind the cab. box cover is properly fastened before stepping. 9 Do not jump from the cab or from the steps to the ground. 10 Always face the cab when entering or exiting. 2 Be certain you have a firm handhold and/or stable foot position before transferring weight to that position. For example, do not start to put weight on a foot until you are certain your foot is properly on the step and will not slip when you transfer your weight.
11 Do not hold anything in your hands when entering or exiting the cab or the area behind the cab. Log books, cups, clipboards, jackets, luggage and the like can be placed on the cab floor or rear deck plate before entering or exit- ing. 3 Do not climb on top of the frame, fuel tanks or storage boxes to make trailer hook-ups. 12 Be sure to disconnect the safety belt before exiting the cab. 4 If the vehicle is equipped with air fair- ings, do not use the side mounted fairing (wind deflector) brackets and braces as steps or grab handles. 13 Be sure that the safety belt is fully re- tracted and out of the way prior to entering or exiting the cab.
5 Be certain that the grab handles are clear of snow, mud, ice or other sub- stances that could make them slippery before using them. Do not use steps or grab handles if they are slippery or damaged. 14 Do not put your foot on any surface that does not have slip resistant, self cleaning material. If there is no step material, the surface may be slippery and you could fall. 15 Before entering or exiting, be certain that the soles of your shoes/boots are free from grease, mud or any other substance which could make them slippery. 6 Be certain that all grab handles, steps and related parts are in good working condition.
Any defects should be re- ported and repaired before using the grab handles and steps. 16 Always put the foot flat on the top of the step. Do not place your foot on the side or edge of the step. 7 Do not step on the curved surface of the fuel tanks. They may be slippery from snow, mud, ice, water, spilled fuel or other slippery substances. BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE EN- TERING OR EXITING THE CAB OR THE AREA BEHIND THE CAB. 8 If a step is mounted to the top of the battery box, be certain that the battery