TM 5-3895-374-10
HAZARD
DESCRIPTION
RECOMMENDATION
Operating
The drum is chain driven.
Use of guards during
machinery
operation. Operator should
not wear loose fitting clothing.
High voltage
Power cables.
Avoid contact when energized.
electrical
Maintain in good condition.
Use cable supports provided.
Do not perform repair work
without a qualified electrician.
Fluids under
Diesel fuel lines, asphalt pump
Maintain lines in good
pressure
and lines. Hydraulic cylinders,
operating condition. Wear
lines and valves.
protective clothing while
operating the plant. (gloves,
coveralls, safety glasses, hard
hat)
Compressed air
The trailer air brake system is
Maintain system in good
comprised of air lines, tanks
operating condition. Release
and valves which activate the
air pressure prior to repairing
trailer brakes.
the system.
High temperature
The burner creates
Wear protective clothing while
temperatures to 8000 F. The
operating the plant. (gloves,
drum, asphalt aggregate
coveralls, safety glasses, hard
mixtures being discharged and
hat, work boots)
exhaust gases will become hot
(approximately 3000 F).
Fumes
Asphalt hot mix is discharged
Avoid inhaling fumes and
from the drum mixer.
operating equipment in a
confined area.
Flammable and
The burner is a diesel fired
Inspect and maintain burner
combustible
unit. Liquid asphalt.
safety systems as per
materials
manuals. Operate equipment
with trained personnel.
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