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General Precautions
Dangerous Substances
Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids which if not
handled with care can be hazardous to both personal health
and the environment.
Warning: Many liquids and other substances used in
vehicles are poisonous and should under no circumstances
be consumed and should, as far as possible, be kept
from contact with the skin. These liquids and substances
include acid, antifreeze, brake fluid, fuel, windscreen
washer additives, lubricants, refrigerants and various
adhesives.
Warning: Always read carefully the instructions printed
on labels or stamped on components and obey them
implicitly. Such instructions are included for reasons of
your health and personal safety. Never disregard them.
Synthetic Rubber
Many O-rings, seals, hoses, flexible pipes and other similar
items which appear to be natural rubber, are in fact, made
of synthetic materials called Fluoroelastomers. Under normal
operating conditions this material is safe and does not present
a health hazard. However, if the material is damaged by fire
or excessive heating, it can break down and produce highly
corrosive Hydrofluoric acid.
Contact with Hydrofluoric acid can cause serious burns on
contact with skin. If skin contact does occur
• Remove any contaminated clothing immediately.
• Irrigate affected area of skin with a copious amount of
cold water or limewater for 15 to 60 minutes.
• Obtain medical assistance immediately.
Should any material be in a burnt or overheated condition,
handle with extreme caution and wear protective clothing
(seamless industrial gloves, protective apron etc.).
Decontaminate and dispose of gloves immediately after use.
Lubricating Oils
Avoid excessive skin contact with used lubricating oils and
always adhere to the health protection precautions.
Warning: Avoid excessive skin contact with used engine
oil.
Used engine oil contains potentially harmful
contaminants which may cause skin cancer or other
serious skin disorders.
Warning: Avoid excessive skin contact with mineral oil.
Mineral oils remove the natural fats from the skin, leading
to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
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Health Protection Precautions
The following precautions should be observed at all times.
• Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves
where practicable.
• Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils,
particularly used engine oils.
• Do not put oily rags in pockets.
• Avoid contaminating clothes (particularly those next to
the skin) with oil.
• Overalls must be cleaned regularly. Discard heavily soiled
clothing and oil impregnated footwear.
• First aid treatment should be obtained immediately for
open cuts and wounds.
• Apply barrier creams before each work period to help
prevent lubricating oil from contaminating the skin.
• Wash with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed
(proprietary skin cleansers and nail brushes will help).
• Use moisturisers after cleaning; preparations containing
lanolin help replace the skin's natural oils which have been
removed.
• Do not use petrol/gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, oil,
thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
• Where practicable, degrease components prior to
handling.
• If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without
delay.
• Wear eye protection (e.g. goggles or face shield) if there
is a risk of eye contamination. Eye wash facilities should
be provided in close vicinity to the work area.
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