Electric Shock; Exhaust Fumes; Fibre Insulation; Fire - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Dewaxing Engine Oils
See Solvents and Fuels (Kerosene). See Lubricants and Grease.
Dusts Exhaust Fumes
Powder, dusts or clouds may be irritant, harmful These contain asphyxiating, harmful and toxic
or toxic. Avoid breathing dusts from powdery chemicals and particles such as carbon oxides,
chemical materials or those arising from dry nitrogen oxides, aldehydes, lead and aromatic
abrasion operations. Wear respiratory protection hydrocarbons. Engines should be run only under
if ventilation is inadequate. conditions of adequate exhaust extraction or
Fine dusts of combustible material can present an
general ventilation and not in confined spaces.
explosion hazard. Avoid explosive limits and
sources of ignition.
Gasoline (petrol) engine
Electric Shock
There may not be adequate warning of odor or of
irritation before toxic or harmful effects arise. These
Electric shock can result from the use of faulty
may be immediate or delayed.
electrical equipment or from the misuse of
equipment in good condition.
Diesel engine
Make sure that electrical equipment is maintained
in good condition and frequently tested. Faulty
Soot, discomfort and irritation usually give
equipment should be labeled and preferably
adequate warning of hazardous fume
removed from the workstation. concentrations.
Make sure that flexes, cables, plugs and sockets
are not frayed, kinked, cut, cracked or otherwise
Fibre
damaged.
Make sure that electrical equipment and flexes do
See also Dusts.
not come into contact with water.
Used in noise and sound insulation.
Make sure that electrical
is protected
The fibrous nature of surfaces and cut edges can
by the correct rated fuse.
cause skin irritation. This is usually a physical and
Never misuse electrical equipment and never use
not a chemical effect.
equipment that is in any way faulty. The results
could be fatal.
Precautions should be taken to avoid excessive
skin contact through careful organization of work
Make sure that the cables of mobile electrical
practices and the ; s e of gloves.
equipment cannot get trapped and damaged, such
as in a vehicle hoist.
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Fire
Make sure that the designated electrical workers
are trained in basic First Aid.
See also Welding, Foams, Legal Aspects.
In cases of electrocution:
Many of the materials found on or associated with
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switch off the power supply before approaching
the repair of vehicles are highly flammable. Some
the victim.
give off toxic or harmful fumes if burnt.
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if this is not possible push or drag the victim
Observe strict fire safety when storing and handling
from the source of electricity using dry flammable materials or solvents, particularly near
non-conductive material. electrical equipment or welding processes.
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commence resuscitation if trained to do so.
Make sure, before using electrical or welding
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SUMMON MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
equipment, that there is no fire hazard present.
Have a suitable fire extinguisher available when
using welding or heating equipment.