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7 <br />• The vehicle's brakes are securely set, the wheels chocked, and the engine is <br />shut off while loading or unloading. <br />• Smoking is not allowed anywhere near tank vehicles holding or transporting <br />hazardous substances. <br />• All valves and other discharge openings are securely closed and <br />double-checked prior to transportation. <br />• Vehicles carrying hazardous substances are never left unattended during <br />loading or unloading, or on any residential street. <br />• Flame -producing devices are prohibited on any vehicle carrying explosives or <br />flammable liquids. <br />• Explosives are clearly marked, metal tools are not used during loading or <br />unloading, and the cargo area is free of sharp projections. <br />• Flammable solids are kept dry during transport and loading. <br />• Containers of corrosive liquids are loaded one -at -a -time. <br />• Fire extinguishers are kept securely mounted on all vehicles. <br />• Vehicles are properly marked and placarded and shipping papers or hazardous <br />waste manifests are carried. <br />• Vehicles are inspected daily, any deficiencies are noted, and appropriate <br />corrections are made before the vehicle is used. <br />Inspections <br />• The following items are inspected on a schedule as indicated. Logs of the <br />inspections (Items B through D) are maintained at the facility for three (3) <br />years. Items inspected are: <br />A. <br />Fire extinguishers <br />- Monthly <br />B. <br />Hazardous Waste Storage Area(s) <br />- Weekly <br />C. <br />Complete Facility <br />- Weekly <br />D. <br />Emergency Response Kits (spill kits) <br />- Weekly <br />E. <br />Aboveground Waste Storage Tanks <br />- Daily <br />• Company policy dictates that additional inspections, not requiring <br />documentation, be conducted at times indicated. <br />A. Aboveground Tanks (non -waste tank) - Daily <br />B. Complete Facility - Daily <br />C. First Aid Kits - Monthly <br />4-5 <br />