Accident Prevention - Ford Electric Ranger 1998 Student Manual

1998 Ranger EV New Model Training
LESSON 3: SAFETY AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The Electric Ranger operates on a system that is isolated from the
earth ground and its high voltage system is isolated from the vehicle
chassis ground. A person must join the positive and the negative to
become part of the high voltage circuit. As with any high voltage
system, assume nothing when working around an EV.
Safe practices will protect you and those around you. In fact, most
EV guidelines are the same as those used in home electrical repairs.
Keep in mind the following safety rules and share them with others:
1. Do not work when you are tired or taking medicine that makes
you drowsy.
2. Do not work under poor light.
3. Do not work in damp areas.
4. Use approved tools, equipment, and protective devices.
5. Do not work if you or your clothes are wet.
6. Remove all rings, bracelets, and metallic items.
7. Never assume that a circuit is open. Check it with a device or
piece of equipment that you are sure is operating properly.
8. Do not tamper with safety devices. Never defeat an interlock
switch. Verify that all interlocks operate properly.
9. Keep your tools and equipment in good condition. Use the
correct tool for the job.
10. Verify that capacitors have discharged.
11. Do not remove equipment grounds. Verify that all grounds
are intact.
12. Do not use adapters that defeat ground connections.
13. Use only an approved fire extinguisher. Water can conduct
electrical current and increase the hazards and damage.
Carbon dioxide (CO
electrical fires.
14. Follow directions when using solvents and other chemicals.
Some may explode, ignite, or damage electrical circuits.
15. Certain electronic components affect the safe performance of
equipment. Always use the correct replacement parts.
) gas extinguishers are preferred for most
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