Safe Fueling Procedures for Adverse Weather Conditions For fleet vehicles

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Division 2 - (2) Fuel tanks shall not be filled while the engine is running. Spillage shall be avoided. - (3) Spillage of oil or fuel shall be carefully washed away or completely evaporated and the fuel tank cap replaced before restarting engine. - (4) No truck shall be operated with a leak in the fuel system until the leak has been corrected. - (5) Open flames shall not be used for checking electrolyte level in storage batteries or gasoline level in fuel tanks. - (q) Maintenance of industrial trucks. - (1) Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service. All repairs shall be made by authorized personnel. - (2) No repairs shall be made in Class I, II, and III locations. - (3) Those repairs to the fuel and ignition systems of industrial trucks which involve fire hazards shall be conducted only in locations designated for such repairs. - (4) Trucks in need of repairs to the electrical system shall have the battery disconnected prior to such repairs. - (5) All parts of any such industrial truck requiring replacement shall be replaced only by parts equivalent as to safety with those used in the original design. - (6) Industrial trucks shall not be altered so that the relative positions of the various parts are different from what they were when originally received from the manufacturer, nor shall they be altered either by the addition of extra parts not provided by the manufacturer or by the elimination of any parts, except as provided in paragraph (q)(12) of this section. Additional counterweighting of fork trucks shall not be done unless approved by the truck manufacturer. - (7) Industrial trucks shall be examined before being placed in service, and shall not be placed in service if the examination shows any condition adversely affecting the safety of the vehicle. Such examination shall be made at least daily. - Where industrial trucks are used on a round-the-clock basis…

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## Hazardous loads 277 (1) An employer must ensure that workers are not servicing or maintaining a vehicle while flammable, combustible or explosive materials are - (a) being loaded into or unloaded from the vehicle, or - (b) in the vehicle, other than in the vehicle's fuel tank or a portable fuel tank that is approved to the appropriate ULC standard for that tank. 277 (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), servicing and maintaining a vehicle does not include checking or topping up fluid levels or air pressure. 277 (3) A worker must not service or maintain a vehicle in contravention of subsection (1). ## Tank trucks 278 (1) The operator must ensure that a tank truck containing flammable, combustible or explosive materials is bonded and grounded while - (a) its loading lines are connected or disconnected, and - (b) the contents of the tank truck are being transferred. ## 278 (1.1) , (1.2) Repealed. 278 (2) Section 277 does not apply to a commercial tank truck designed to transport flammable, combustible or explosive materials. ## Refuelling 279 (1) An employer must ensure that a worker does not - (a) smoke within 7.5 metres of a vehicle while it is being refuelled, - (b) refuel a vehicle when there is a source of ignition within 7.5 metres of that vehicle, or - (c) dispense flammable fuels into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or watercraft while its engine is running. ## 279 (2) A person must not - (a) smoke within 7.5 metres of a vehicle while it is being refuelled, - (b) refuel a vehicle when there is a source of ignition within 7.5 metres of that vehicle, or - (c) dispense flammable fuels into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or watercraft while its engine is running. 279 (3) An employer must ensure that a worker dispensing flammable fuel - (a) takes precautions to prevent the fuel from overflowing or spilling, - (b) does not knowingly overfill the fuel system, and - (c) does not use an object or device that is not an integral part of the hose no…

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## 3.1.18 MACHINE OPERATION IN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS ## 1. Operation in Extreme Cold - a. Follow procedures in the section "3.1.7.B Start Up in Cold Conditions" as starting engine may be difficult due to extremely cold temperatures - b. Use an engine oil, hydraulic oil and diesel fuel designed for use in cold climates. See maintenance section, "4.3 LUBRICANT, FUEL & COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS" for reference. Also, keep battery fully charged. - c. Make certain to perform machine warm-up procedures as described in the section "3.1.7 STARTING ENGINE" to prevent premature wear or damage to pumps, motors and other components. - d. Make certain that the engine coolant mixture is sufficient to keep the machine safe. Take into consideration wind chill factors when mixing coolant ratios. - e. Keep battery terminals free of ice and snow. Ice and snow could cause the terminals to short circuit and cause extensive damage to the machine systems. Check the battery electrolyte (acid) level frequently and fill as necessary with distilled water. If the machine will be left outside overnight, it is recommended to remove the batteries and store in a warm area. In regard to above c.: In extremely frigid climates, covering the radiator is a method to aid the machine warm-up. IF NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN OPERATING TEMPERATURES, COVER THE OUTER EDGES OF THE RADIATOR, LEAVING AN OPENING IN THE CENTER PART OF THE COVER - THUS AVOIDING FAN OVERLOADING. Keep a close watch on the gauge cluster for warning icons during operation. It may be necessary to use a coolant heater, fuel heater, engine heater jacket, and/or additional battery power to aid engine starting. In regard to above d.: Mix coolant to a protection temperature of 5C degrees (9F degrees) lower than the machine will experience during operation, storage or transport. ３

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Attaching electrical wiring to hoses and tubes that contain flammable fluids or combustible fluids should be avoided. Consult your Cat dealer for repair or for replacement parts. Keep wiring and electrical connections free of debris. ## Lines, Tubes, and Hoses Do not bend high-pressure lines. Do not strike highpressure lines. Do not install any lines that are bent or damaged. Use the appropriate backup wrenches in order to tighten all connections to the recommended torque. <!-- image --> Illustration 56 g00687600 Check lines, tubes, and hoses carefully. Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in order to check for leaks. Always use a board or cardboard when you check for a leak. Leaking fluid that is under pressure can penetrate body tissue. Fluid penetration can cause serious injury and possible death. A pin hole leak can cause severe injury. If fluid is injected into your skin, you must get treatment immediately. Seek treatment from a doctor that is familiar with this type of injury. Replace the affected parts if any of the following conditions are present: - · End fittings are damaged or leaking. - · Outer coverings are chafed or cut. - · Wires are exposed. - · Outer coverings are swelling or ballooning. - · Flexible parts of the hoses are kinked. - · Outer covers have exposed embedded armoring. - · End fittings are displaced. Make sure that all clamps, guards, and heat shields are installed correctly. During machine operation, this will help to prevent vibration, rubbing against other parts, excessive heat, and failure of lines, tubes, and hoses. Do not operate a machine when a fire hazard exists. Repair any lines that are corroded, loose, or damaged. Leaks may provide fuel for fires. Consult your Cat dealer for repair or for replacement parts. Use genuine Cat parts or the equivalent, for capabilities of both the pressure limit and temperature limit. ## Ether Ether (if equipped) is commonly used in cold-weather applications. Ether is flammable and…