OTHER RADAR HAZARDS

fully. Tag-out procedures are covered in Fire Control- man, Volume 1, Administration and Safety, NAVED- TRA 12405. MAN-ALOFT CHITS.— Man-aloft chits protect you from RF hazards when you are working on radar antennas. If the chit is run properly, the operations on your ship and any ship next to you are modified to keep you safe. Heed the requirements and follow the procedures. EQUIPMENT SAFETY DEVICES.— Devices built into equipment, such as cut-off switches on antennas, are for your safety. A cut-off switch, when set, will keep you out of danger. It will prevent some- one from rotating the antenna from a remote location. But, you, the technician, must set the cut-off switch for it to be of any use. Equipment safety devices are there for your protection. Use them! Everywhere you go in the Navy, there will be communications and radar equipment that produce electromagnetic radiation environments (EMEs). And, there will always be electromagnetic radiation hazards introduced by operating those equipments. To be safe, you should become familiar with the hazards associated with your equipment. If you install new equipment, update your emission control (EM- CON) bill. Refer to NAVSEA OP 3565, volume I or II, to determine the hazards associated with specific equipments. OTHER RADAR HAZARDS You cannot always avoid hazards when working on radars. In these instances, take what precautions you can and, at least, be prepared for an emergency. There are various safety concerns associated with working on energized equipment, going aloft, or han- dling CRTs. Refer to NAVEDTRA 12405 for more detailed information on other radar hazards. Never think about electronics without thinking about safety. Learn from the safety information you get from the Ship's Safety Bulletins, Navy mishap reports, and personal experience. Follow established procedures and all safety instructions. Live longer. ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT You may have to work on energized equipment on a hectic bridge, in a crowded combat information center (CIC), or in a cramped radar equipment room. These are not ideal safety environments. As these spaces are maintained by various people, always check the rubber matting around your equipment. Also check other protective equipment before using them, such as rubber gloves and shorting probes. WARNING! NEVER WORK ALONE ON ENERGIZED EQUIPMENT. On ships with minimum manning, you may not have the option of using another Fire Controlman as a safety observer. Make sure that whoever is going to observe you is qualified in cardiopulmonary resus- citation (CPR). Brief your observer on what you will be doing. Physically show him where the cut-off switch is located. Have him standby at a safe distance with a rope or a wooden equipment, if necessary. MAN-ALOFT CHITS cane to pull you from the When you work aloft on radar antennas, your man-aloft chit protects you from the RF radiation hazards. But, you also need to be protected from falling. Perform the maintenance required by the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) for safety harnesses every time you use a harness. And remember, even a good harness can’t save you unless you use it cor- rectly. When you go up the mast, attach your harness properly so you can’t free-fall to the deck. Attach a line to any tools you carry up, so they are unable to 3-5