13 G. Indoor-stored combustible materials shall be grouped to minimize the possibility of fire and to permit convenient access for fire fighting. Storage shall not obstruct windows, doors or other means of exit. H. Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. I. All employees should become familiar with the uses and locations of the fire extinguishers in the work area. 5-07 Equipment Operation A. Employees shall operate all equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and designed use, taking into consideration traffic and conditions surrounding the use of the equipment, and the safety of other employees and the public. Departmental safety rules may be established regarding safe equipment operation. B. Only fully qualified and properly licensed operators shall be permitted to drive or operate City vehicles. C. Seat belts shall be worn and secured at all times when the vehicle is moving. D. All drivers of City vehicles shall comply with all state, county and local rules and regulations governing the safe and legal operation of vehicles. E. The driver shall be responsible for assuring that all passengers are seated and properly secured before moving the vehicle. Under no circumstances shall passengers ride on fenders, running boards, the tops of vehicles, or any place not designed for passengers. F. Trucks transporting materials shall secure said materials tightly to prevent movement in transport. All cargo that extends beyond the end of the bed shall be clearly marked with a red cloth not less than sixteen (16) inches square. Red lights shall be used at night. G. Speed limits on public roads and highways shall be strictly observed by all drivers of City vehicles, except police and fire personnel under emergency conditions. H. Lights, brakes and emergency equipment shall be checked before leaving the vehicle at the end of the working day. Any malfunction of the vehicle shall be reported to the immediate supervisor no later than the end of a normal working shift. (Refer to Attachment E) I. A safety check of equipment should be repeated at the beginning of each working shift to assure equipment is in safe working order and that necessary repairs have been made. (Refer to Attachment E) J. Lights and safety chains shall be checked for proper operation before towing a compressor or any other towed vehicles. All towed equipment shall be
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