TM 55-3810-229-14/N
TM 55-3810-229-14/NAVFAC P-941
CHAPTER 3
SAFETY
WARNING
3-1.
General
Fire extinguishers must be readily
The following general safety considerations and
available during all loading and
precautions for movement during loading operations
unloading.
apply:
a. The entire vehicle must be checked to insure that
WARNING
all loose items are properly secured.
If the vehicle engine is used during
loading and unloading, proper
b. Vehicles must be clear of personnel or obstacles
ventilation
must
be
provided.
before moving.
Prolonged inhalation of exhaust
fumes will produce adverse effects
c. When the vehicle is backed or moved in confined
that may be fatal.
areas, appropriate guides must be visibly posted.
3-2.
Specific Safety Requirements
d. Operational safety precautions outlined in the
operator's manual (app) must be followed.
Pertinent safety requirements by individual mode are
located where applicable in the following chapters.
3-1
