LO 6-6 Identify and describe the hazards associated with rotating components and outline control practices

1.1. Rotating Hazards (continued)

To avoid rotating hazards on diesel engines, the following precautions should be practiced:

• Always shut off an engine before performing any measuring or cleaning or making any adjustments or other service work.
• Install a finger guard or clamp wire mesh over the turbocharger inlet anytime the engine is operated and the air intake pipe is removed.
• Verify that any guards to protect against rotating hazards are in place on an engine.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry (rings) that can be caught in the rotating parts.
• Tie back long hair to prevent it from becoming caught in machinery.
• Place tools, fasteners, and small parts on a cart or workbench. Do not use the area around the engine to store these items; rotating parts can convert falling items into projectiles.
• If adjustments are made when the engine is rotating, use extreme caution to keep hands and body parts away from rotating components.