Environmental Hazards - PRONAR RC3100 Operator's Manual

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1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS

A hydraulic oil leak constitutes a direct
threat to the natural environment owing to
its limited biodegradability. While carrying
out maintenance and repair work, which
involves the risk of an oil leak, this work
should take place on an oil resistant floor or
surface. In the event of oil leaking into the
environment, first of all contain the source
of the leak, and then collect the leaked
oil using available means. Remaining oil
should be collected using sorbents, or by
mixing the oil with sand, sawdust or other
absorbent materials. The oil contamina-
tions, once gathered up, should be kept in
a sealed, marked, hydrocarbon resistant
container, and then passed on to the ap-
propriate oil waste recycling centre. The
container should be kept away from heat
sources, flammable materials and food.
DANGER
Used hydraulic oil or gathered remains mixed with
absorbent material should be stored in a precisely
marked container. Do not use food packaging for this
purpose.
Oil which has been used up or is unsuitable
for further use owing to loss of its prop-
erties should be stored in its original pack-
aging in the conditions described above.
ATTENTION
Waste oil should only be taken to the appropriate fa-
cility dealing with the re-use of this type of waste. Do
NOT throw or pour oil into sewerage or water tanks.
PRONAR RC3100
Section 1
E.3.1.621.06.1.EN
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