New Holland 70 Series Repair Manual page 54

SECTION 00 - - GENERAL INFORMATION - - CHAPTER 1
Diesel Fuel (Gas-Oil) (See Fuels -Kerosene)
CAUTION
COMBUSTIBLE
Gross or prolonged skin contact with high boiling gas
oils may cause serious skin disorders, including skin
cancer.
GAS CYLINDERS (See Fire)
Gases such as oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide,
argon, and propane are normally stored in cylinders
at pressures of up to 137.8 bar (2000 PSI). Great
care should be taken in handling these cylinders to
avoid mechanical damage to them or the valve gear
attached. The contents of each cylinder should be
clearly identified by appropriate markings.
Cylinders should be stored in well-ventilated
enclosures and protected from ice, snow, or direct
sunlight. Fuel gases, i.e., acetylene and propane,
should not be stored in close proximity to oxygen
cylinders.
Care should be exercised to prevent leaks from gas
cylinders and lines and to avoid sources of ignition.
Only trained personnel should undertake work
involving gas cylinders.
GASES (See Gas Cylinder)
GAS SHIELDING WELDING (See Welding)
GAS WELDING (See Welding)
GENERAL WORKSHOP TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
It is essential that all tools and equipment are
maintained in good condition and the correct safety
equipment used where required.
Never use tools or equipment for any purpose other
than for which they were designed.
Never overload equipment such as hoists, jacks,
axle and chassis stands, or lifting slings. Damage
caused by overloading is not always immediately
apparent and may result in a fatal failure the next time
the equipment is used.
Do not use damaged, defective tools or equipment,
particularly high-speed equipment such as grinding
wheels. A damaged grinding wheel can disintegrate
without warning causing serious injury.
Wear suitable eye protection when using grinding,
chiseling, or sandblasting equipment.
Wear a suitable breathing mask when using
sandblasting equipment, working with asbestos
based materials, or using spraying equipment.
GLUES (See Adhesive and Sealers)
HIGH-PRESSURE AIR, LUBRICATION AND
OIL TEST EQUIPMENT
(See Lubricants and Greases)
Always keep high-pressure equipment in good
condition and regularly maintained, particularly joint
and unions.
Never direct a high-pressure nozzle at the skin, as
the fluid may penetrate to the underlying tissue and
can cause serious injury.
LEGAL ASPECTS
Many laws and regulations make requirements
relating to health and safety in the use of materials
and equipment in workshops.
Workshops should be familiar, in detail, with these
laws and regulations.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Avoid all prolonged and repeated contact with
mineral oils, especially used oils. Gross and
prolonged skin contact with used oils contaminated
during service, i.e., routine service change sump oils,
are more irritating and more likely to cause serious
effects, including skin cancer.
Wash skin thoroughly after work involving oil.
Proprietary hand cleaners may be of value provided
they can be removed from the skin with water. Do not
use petrol, paraffin, or other solvents to remove oil
from the skin.
Lubricants and greases may be slightly irritating to
the eyes.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact should be
avoided by wearing protective clothing, if necessary.
Particular care should be taken with used oils and
greases containing lead. Do not allow work clothing
to be contaminated with oil. Dry clean or launder
such clothing at regular intervals. Discard oil-soaked
shoes.
Do not use previously used engine oils as lubricants
or for any application where major skin contact is
likely to occur. Used oils may only be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
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