Health And Safety Precautions - New Holland 6010 Service Manual

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Health and safety precautions

Many of the procedures associated with vehicle maintenance and repair involve physical hazards or other risks to
health. This section lists, alphabetically, some of these hazardous operations and the materials and equipment as-
sociated with them.
The precautions necessary to avoid these hazards are identified. The list is not exhaustive and all operations and
procedures and the handling of materials, should be carried out with health and safety in mind.
Acid and alkalis
see Battery acids, e.g. caustic soda, sulfuric acid.
Used in batteries and cleaning materials
Irritant and corrosive to the skin, eyes, nose and throat. Causes burns.
Avoid splashes to the skin, eyes and clothing. Wear suitable protective gloves and goggles. Can destroy ordinary
protective clothing. Do not breathe mists.
Ensure access to water and soap is readily available for splashing accidents.
Adhesive and sealers
see Fire Highly Flammable, Flammable, combustible.
Generally should be stored in " No Smoking" areas; cleanliness and tidiness in use should be observed, e.g.
disposable paper covering benches; should be dispensed from applicators where possible; containers, including
secondary containers, should be labeled.
Solvent based Adhesive/Sealers
See Solvents. Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Water base Adhesive/ Sealers
Those based on polymer emulsions and rubber lattices may contain small amounts of volatile toxic and harmful
chemicals. Skin and eye contact should be avoided and adequate ventilation provided during use. Follow
manufacturer's instructions
Resin based Adhesives/Sealers
e.g. epoxied and formaldehyde resin based.
Mixing should only be carried out in well ventilated areas as harmful or toxic volatile chemicals may be released.
Skin contact with uncured resins and hardeners can result in irritation; dermatitis and absorption of toxic of harmful
chemicals through the skin. Splashes can damage the eyes
Provide adequate ventilation and avoid skin and eye contact . Follow manufacturers' instructions.
Anaerobic, Cyanoacrylate and other Acrylic Adhesives
Many are irritant, sensitizing or harmful to the skin. Some are eye irritants.
Skin and eye contact should be avoided and the manufacturers' instructions followed.
Cyanaocrylate adhesives (super-glues) must not contact the skin or eyes. If skin or eye tissue is bonded cover
with a clean moist pad and get medical attention. Do not attempt to pull tissue apart. Use in well ventilated areas
as vapors can cause irritation of the nose and eyes.
For two-pack systems see Resin based adhesives/sealers.
Isocyanate (Polyurethane) Adhesives/ Sealers
—see Resin based Adhesives.
Individuals suffering from asthma or respiratory allergies should not work with or near these materials as sensitivity
reactions can occur.
Any spraying should preferably be carried out in exhaust ventilated booths removing vapors' and spray droplets
form the breathing zone. Individual's working with spray applications should wear supplied air respirators
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