SAFETY INFORMATION 43
General Entry Guidelines
WARNING
To avoid personal injury due to a
slip and/or fall, observe the following
guidelines.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING
OR EXITING THE CAB OR THE AREA BEHIND THE CAB.
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.
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.
3 DO NOT climb on top of the frame, fuel tanks or storage boxes to make trailer hook-ups.
4 If the vehicle is equipped with air fairings, do not use the side mounted fairing (wind
deflector) brackets and braces as steps or grab handles.
5 If the vehicle is equipped with air fairings, do not use the side mounted fairing (wind
deflector) brackets and braces as steps or grab handles.
6 Be certain that all grab handles, steps and related parts are in good working condition.
Any defects should be reported and repaired before using the grab handles and steps.
7 Be certain that all grab handles, steps and related parts are in good working condition.
Any defects should be reported and repaired before using the grab handles and steps.
8 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.
9 If a step is mounted to the top of the battery box, be certain that the battery box cover is
properly fastened before stepping.
10 If a vehicle is equipped with removable chassis fairings or cab panels, be certain the
fairing or cab panel is properly fastened before using steps.
11 DO NOT jump from the cab or from the steps to the ground.
12 Always face the cab when entering or exiting.
13 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 exiting.
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