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Opening Closing Hood

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Open Hood

Safe Work Practice Description

  • Keep fingers clear of Latch point.
  • Watch for damaged rubber strap.

Potential Hazards

  • Pinched fingers from getting caught in between. The latch sections.  
  • Struck from rubber strap breaking 

Safe Work Practice Description  

  • Scan ground around hood for obstacles 
  • Wear safety glasses
  • Clear build up from under hood.
  • Loosen both sides of hood
  • Lift from rear of hood, keeping back strait, lift with legs
  • Maintain control until completely open. 

Potential Hazards

  • Slip, Trip, Fall From unseen obstacles walking around hood
  • Debris in eyes
  • Muscle strain from bending overusing your back
  • Struck by Hood falling back down