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902 Well Site Preparation and Drilling Safety
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Engines

Engines require maintenance and servicing at recommended intervals.

Engine Servicing and Maintenance
Engines requiring servicing and maintenance

Potential Hazards

  • getting burned by hot fluids or engine parts
  • being caught in moving equipment or moving parts
  • being cut while working on engines

Possible Solutions

  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Let engine cool down before working on it
  • Use proper lockout/tagout procedures
  • Cover all exposed rotating parts with appropriate shields and guards

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

8-7. What should be done to protect employees from being injured when exposed to rotating parts?