At a machinery rescue, which action should be taken before shutting off the power?

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At a machinery rescue, which action should be taken before shutting off the power?

Stabilizing the machine before any power actions is about controlling movement to keep rescuers and the patient safe. By cribbing, chaining, or using heavy-duty nylon webbing, you create a solid, locked setup that prevents rolling, tipping, or shifting as you work or as hydraulic systems release. That controlled stance means you can shut off power or make other adjustments with much less risk of the equipment moving suddenly and causing injury. Flooding with water around machinery creates electrical and steam hazards and can worsen conditions for the rescue. Cutting a fuel line risks fire or spills. While disconnecting the electrical supply is important, it should follow stabilization because movement during power shutdown can still occur if the machine isn’t secured.

Stabilizing the machine before any power actions is about controlling movement to keep rescuers and the patient safe. By cribbing, chaining, or using heavy-duty nylon webbing, you create a solid, locked setup that prevents rolling, tipping, or shifting as you work or as hydraulic systems release. That controlled stance means you can shut off power or make other adjustments with much less risk of the equipment moving suddenly and causing injury.

Flooding with water around machinery creates electrical and steam hazards and can worsen conditions for the rescue. Cutting a fuel line risks fire or spills. While disconnecting the electrical supply is important, it should follow stabilization because movement during power shutdown can still occur if the machine isn’t secured.

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