1.1. SAFETY MANAGEMENT FIRE, FIRST AID AND GENERAL SAFETY When you feel something unusual occurring with the lift truck, promptly stop working, move the lift truck to a safe place for parking, stop the engine for safety. Then report to the supervisor. Be sure that fire extinguishers have been provided and that you read the labels to ensure that you know how to use them. Know what to do in the event of a fire. Be sure that you know the phone numbers of persons you should contact in case of an emergency. Provide a first aid kit at the storage point. If a fuel leak is discovered, do not operate the lift truck.
Be sure to make repairs, stopping the leak before starting the operation again, while reporting the trouble to the supervisor. LPG FUEL SYSTEM SAFETY Accidents involving fuel systems are always dangerous and can cause fire and explosion, serious injury, death and property damage. Keep the following points in mind when working with fuel systems. - LPG is heavier than air and will sink to the lowest area possible. Avoid parking truck in areas near floor drains or lubrication pits where escaped fuel may collect. - Store all LPG cylinders OUTDOORS in a secured area and safe from any vehicle traffic. - NEVER WELD ON AN LPG PRESSURE VESSEL, STORAGE TANK OR CYLINDER.
- Ensure that the fuel tank is properly mounted. See “Maintenance” chapter. - Always use a UL-listed LPG tank. Before working on the LPG fuel system: - Read, understand and remember relevant information in standard 58 of the NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AGENCY (NFPA). - Ensure you are wearing proper personal protective equipment. - Ensure there are NO SOURCES OF IGNITION nearby. - Ensure your work area is adequately ventilated. - Keep in mind that LPG is stored under high pressure and ensure that the LPG fuel storage container valve is turned OFF (closed), and pressure is released from the lines. - Disconnect the battery. - Test for fuel leaks.
DO NOT work on the system if the fuel storage container is filled with fuel past the 80% liquid level. Before testing, make sure the system gas pressure is greater than 90 psi (621 kPa). Test all connections, container, valves and fittings with soap and water or equivalent solution. If there are any leaks, have them repaired by qualified personnel. When replacing LPG fuel system components: - Do not use cast fittings. - Use only UL- or Factory Mutual-listed LPG hose assemblies in the pressure fuel line. - Use only UL- or Factory Mutual-listed LPG parts. 1-5