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Rotating Machinery: Practical Solutions

CAUTION: When working alone, assure someone is advised of
your location, and an expected time you will check in.

11. Assure all guards and shields in place and properly se-
cured at all times except when making adjustments.
12. Be aware of other operational and/or maintenance activi-
ties that could interfere with your safety or the safety of
others.
13. Watch for inclement weather, which could produce high
winds and/or lightning in the area.

WARNING: It may be necessary to tie down certain equipment
and parts on towers where wind currents could blow them off and
cause injury to persons or equipment below.

14. Do not enter the tower without the use of a safety har-
ness in the event of a slip.

CAUTION: It is advisable to have a second person present when
entering the fan area or cooling tower is necessary.

15. Assure hoists or other lifting devices used to remove
equipment or lift equipment onto the tower are properly
rated, inspected to assure the integrity of cables, properly
secured to the tower, and are in good working order.
16. Assure the integrity of the decking in and around your
work area. Additional supports may be required when
removing heavy equipment such as motors and gearboxes.
17. Use proper rigging procedures to secure all loads.
18. Establish clear and precise hand signals, to communicate
to persons on the ground.
19. Clean any oil spills immediately to prevent slip and fall
and a fire hazard.
20. Keep all hand tools not in use in a tool box to avoid trip
hazards.
21. Test all electrical wires and motor frames to assure there is
no stray voltage.