Exhaust Fumes; Gasolene (Petrol) Engine; Fibre Insulation; First Aid - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (CONTINUED)
equipment should be labelled and preferably removed
from the workstation.
Make sure that flexes, cables, plugs and sockets are
not frayed, kinked, cut, cracked or otherwise
damaged.
Make sure that electrical equipment and flexes do not
come into contact with water.
Make sure that electrical equipment is protected by
the correct rated fuse.
Never misuse electrical equipment and never use
equipment, which is in any way faulty. The results
could be fatal.
Make sure that the cables of mobile electrical
equipment cannot get trapped and damaged, such as
in a vehicle hoist.
Make sure that the designated electrical workers are
trained in basic First Aid.
In cases of electrocution:
• switch off the power supply before approaching
the victim.
• if this is not possible push or drag the victim from
the source of electricity using dry non-conductive
material.
• commence resuscitation if trained to do so.
• SUMMON MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

Engine Oils

See Lubricants and Greases.

Exhaust Fumes

These contain asphyxiating, harmful and toxic
chemicals and particles such as carbon oxides,
nitrogen oxides, aldehydes, lead and aromatic
hydrocarbons. Engines should be run only under
conditions of adequate exhaust extraction or general
ventilation and not in confined spaces.

Gasolene (petrol) engine

There may not be adequate warning of odour or of
irritation before toxic or harmful effects arise. These
may be immediate or delayed.
Diesel engine
Soot, discomfort and irritation usually give adequate
warning of hazardous fume concentrations.
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General Information

Fibre Insulation

See also Dusts.
Used in noise and sound insulation.
The fibrous nature of surfaces and cut edges can
cause skin irritation. This is usually a physical and not
a chemical effect.
Precautions should be taken to avoid excessive skin
contact through careful organization of work practices
and the use of gloves.

Fire

See also Welding, Foams, Legal Aspects.
Many of the materials found on or associated with the
repair of vehicles are highly flammable. Some give off
toxic or harmful fumes if burnt.
Observe strict fire safety when storing and handling
flammable materials or solvents, particularly near
electrical equipment or welding processes.
Make sure, before using electrical or welding
equipment, that there is no fire hazard present.
Have a suitable fire extinguisher available when using
welding or heating equipment.

First Aid

Apart from meeting any legal requirements it is
desirable for someone in the workshop to be trained in
First Aid procedures.
Splashes in the eye should be flushed carefully with
clean water for at least ten minutes.
Soiled skin should be washed with soap and water.
In case of cold burns, from alternative fuels, place
affected area in cool to cold water.
Individuals affected by inhalation of gases and fumes
should be removed to fresh air immediately. If effects
persist, consult a doctor.
If liquids are swallowed inadvertently, consult a doctor
giving him the information on the container or label.
Do not induce vomiting unless this action is indicated
on the label.

Fluoroelastomer

See Viton.
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