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arise at ambient temperatures because of the
very low vapour pressure.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH LININGS AND
PADS- see Legal Aspects.
These items contain asbestos, which if in-
haled may cause lung damage and in sc,me
cases, cancer.
The normal handling and fitting of these items
should not cause any hazard, but any drilling,
grinding or filling of friction materials may pro-
duce asbestos dust, and should only be car-
ried out under strictly controlled conditions.
The dust in brake drums etc., contains very
little asbestos but care should be taken to
avoid inhalation of this dust during servicing
of brakes and clutches.
The use of drum
cleaning units, vacuum cleaning or damp
wiping is preferred to the use of air jets for
"blowing-out".
The dust should be collected in a sealed plas-
tic bag and disposed with, according to local
laws and regulations.
BRAZING - see Welding.
CHEMICAL MATERIALS - GENERAL -
see Legal Aspects.
Chemical materials such as solvents, seal-
ers, adhesives, paints, resin foams, battery
acids, antifreeze, brake fluids, oils and
grease should always be used with caution
and stored and handled with care. They may
be toxic, harmful, corrosive, irritant or highly
inflammable and give rise to hazardous
fumes and dusts.
The effects of excessive exposure to chemi-
cals may be immediate or delayed; briefly ex-
perienced or permanent; cumulative; superfi-
cial; life threatening; or may reduce life-ex-
pectancy.
DO'S
Do remove chemical materials from the skin
and clothing as soon as practicable after soil-
ing. Change heavily soiled clothing and have
it cleaned.
Do carefully read and observe hazard and
precaution warnings given on material con-
tainers (labels) and in any accompanying
leaflets, poster or other instructions. Material
health and safety data sheets can be ob-
tained from Manufacturers.
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Do organise work practices and protective
clothing to avoid soiling of the skin and eyes;
breathing vapours/aerosols/dusts/fumes; in-
adequate container labelling; fire and explo-
sion hazards.
Do wash before job breaks; before eating,
smoking, drinking or using toilet facilities
when handling chemical materials.
Do keep work areas clean, uncluttered and
free of spills.
Do store according to national and local regu-
lations.
Do keep chemical materials out of reach of
children.
DO NOTS
Do Not mix chemical materials except under
the manufacturers instructions; some chemi-
cals can form other toxic or harmful chemi-
cals; give off toxic or harmful fumes; be explo-
sive when mixed together.
Do Not spray chemical materials, particularly
those based on solvents, in confined spaces
e.g. when people are inside a vehicle.
Do Not apply heat or flame to chemical mate-
rials except under the manufacturers' instruc-
tions.
Some are highly inflammable and
some may release toxic or harmful fumes.
Do Not leave containers open. Fumes given
off can build up to toxic, harmful or explosive
concentrations.
Some fumes are heavier
than air and will accumulate in confined ar-
eas, pits etc.
Do Not transfer chemical materials to un-
labelled containers.
Do Not clean hands or clothing with chemical
materials. Chemicals, particularly solvents
and fuels will dry the skin and may cause irri-
tation with dermatitis. Some can be absorbed
through the skin in toxic or harmful quantities.
Do Not use emptied containers for other ma-
terials, except when they have been cleaned
under supervised conditions.
Do Not sniff or smell chemical materials.
Brief exposure to high concentrations of
fumes can be toxic or harmful.
Clutch Flulds - see Brake and Clutch Fluids.
Clutch Linings and Pads - see Brake and
Clutch Linings and Pads.
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