Health And Safety - jcb 540-170 Service Manual

Lubricants
Introduction
It is most important that you read and understand this
information and the publications referred to. Make sure all
your colleagues who are concerned with lubricants read it
too.
Hygiene
JCB lubricants are not a health risk when used properly for
their intended purposes.
However, excessive or prolonged skin contact can remove
the natural fats from your skin, causing dryness and
irritation.
Low viscosity oils are more likely to do this, so take special
care when handling used oils, which might be diluted with
fuel contamination.
Whenever you are handling oil products you should
maintain good standards of care and personal and plant
hygiene. For details of these precautions we advise you to
read the relevant publications issued by your local health
authority, plus the following.
Storage
Always keep lubricants out of the reach of children.
Never store lubricants in open or unlabelled containers.
Waste Disposal
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CAUTION
It is illegal to pollute drains, sewers or the ground.
Clean up all spilt fluids and/or lubricants.
Used fluids and/or lubricants, filters and contaminated
materials must be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations. Use authorised waste disposal sites.
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Section 3-1 - Routine Maintenance
Introduction

Health and Safety

All waste products should be disposed of in accordance
with all the relevant regulations.
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The collection and disposal of used oil should be in
accordance with any local regulations. Never pour used
engine oil into sewers, drains or on the ground.
Handling
Oil is toxic. If you swallow any oil, do not induce
vomiting, seek medical advice. Used engine oil
contains harmful contaminants which can cause skin
cancer. Do not handle used engine oil more than
necessary. Always use barrier cream or wear gloves to
prevent skin contact. Wash skin contaminated with oil
thoroughly in warm soapy water. Do not use petrol,
diesel fuel or paraffin to clean your skin.
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New Oil
There are no special precautions needed for the handling
or use of new oil, beside the normal care and hygiene
practices.
Used Oil
Used engine crankcase lubricants contain harmful
contaminants.
Here are precautions to protect your health when handling
used engine oil:
1 Avoid prolonged, excessive or repeated skin contact
with used oil.
2 Apply a barrier cream to the skin before handling
used oil. Note the following when removing engine oil
from skin:
a Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water.
b Using a nail brush will help.
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WARNING
Oil
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