Perkins 1103D Operation And Maintenance Manual page 10

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Safety Section
General Hazard Information
Hexavalent Chromium
Perkins equipment and replacement parts comply
with applicable regulations and requirements where
originally sold. Perkins recommends the use of only
genuine Perkins replacement parts.
Hexavalent chromium has occasionally been
detected on exhaust and heat shield systems on
Perkins engines. Although laboratory testing is the
only accurate way to know if hexavalent chromium is,
in fact, present, the presence of a yellow deposit in
areas of high heat (for example, exhaust system
components or exhaust insulation) may be an
indication of the presence of hexavalent chromium.
Use caution if you suspect the presence of
hexavalent chromium. Avoid skin contact when
handling items that you suspect may contain
hexavalent chromium, and avoid inhalation of any
dust in the suspect area. Inhalation of, or skin contact
with, hexavalent chromium dust may be hazardous to
your health.
If such yellow deposits are found on the engine,
engine component parts, or associated equipment or
packages, Perkins recommends following local
health and safety regulations and guidelines, utilizing
good hygiene, and adhering to safe work practices
when handling the equipment or parts. Perkins also
recommends the following:
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
• Wash your hands and face with soap and water
prior to eating, drinking, or smoking, and also
during rest room breaks, to prevent ingestion of
any yellow powder
• Never use compressed air for cleaning areas
suspected of containing hexavalent chromium
• Avoid brushing, grinding, or cutting materials
suspected of containing hexavalent chromium
• Obey environmental regulations for the disposal of
all materials that may contain or have come into
contact with hexavalent chromium
• Stay away from areas that might have hexavalent
chromium particles in the air.
Asbestos Information
Perkins equipment and replacement parts that are
shipped from Perkins engine company limited are
asbestos free. Perkins recommends the use of only
genuine Perkins replacement parts. Use the following
guidelines when you handle any replacement parts
that contain asbestos or when you handle asbestos
debris.
Use caution. Avoid inhaling dust that might be
generated when you handle components that contain
asbestos fibers. Inhaling this dust can be hazardous
to your health. The components that may contain
asbestos fibers are brake pads, brake bands, lining
material, clutch plates, and some gaskets. The
asbestos that is used in these components is usually
bound in a resin or sealed in some way. Normal
handling is not hazardous unless airborne dust that
contains asbestos is generated.
If dust that may contain asbestos is present, there
are several guidelines that should be followed:
• Never use compressed air for cleaning.
• Avoid brushing materials that contain asbestos.
• Avoid grinding materials that contain asbestos.
• Use a wet method to clean up asbestos materials.
• A vacuum cleaner that is equipped with a high
efficiency particulate air filter (HEPA) can also be
used.
• Use exhaust ventilation on permanent machining
jobs.
• Wear an approved respirator if there is no other
way to control the dust.
• Comply with applicable rules and regulations for
the work place. In the United States, use
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requirements. These OSHA requirements
can be found in "29 CFR 1910.1001".
• Obey environmental regulations for the disposal of
asbestos.
• Stay away from areas that might have asbestos
particles in the air.
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