GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
SHOP MANUAL
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Examples:
• Carbon monoxide present in exhaust fumes
• Nitric oxide - present in exhaust fumes
• Welding fumes, especially fumes from
galvanized or painted metals.
• Oil mist (e.g. in anti-corrosion treatment)
• Sulphuric acid mist (e.g. when charging
batteries)
• Grinding dust and fumes formed when
grinding and heating plastic, varnish, anti-
corrosive, lubricants, paint etc.
Risks
Carbon monoxide reduces the ability of the blood to supply the
brain and other parts of the body with oxygen.
Carbon monoxide poisoning = “Internal asphyxiation”.
Nitric oxides and gases and the fumes from plastic, varnish, anti-
corrosive, lubricants, paint etc may damage the lungs.
Oil mist from certain oils may cause skin problems such as blem-
ishes, boils and eczema. Sulphuric acid mist is erosive and may
damage the windpipe.
Protective measures
Avoid running engines indoors. Immediately attach evacuation
equipment to the exhaust pipe if an engine has to be kept running
indoors. Also parking heaters admit exhaust fumes when in opera-
tion (portable air evacuator is suitable).
Use plastic gloves and breathing protection if there is a risk of oil
mist (e.g. anti-corrosion treatment). Before starting work, treat un-
protective skin with protective cream that does not dissolve in oil.
Ensure that the ventilation is satisfactory where you weld, charge
batteries or apply anti-corrosive, if necessary, also complemented
with portable air evacuator.
When working with eroding substances (e.g. when battery charg-
ing) there must be a possibility for rinsing the eyes.
Protection against air pollution
• Ventilate properly. Use portable air evacuator when welding.
• Preferably avoid running engines indoors.
• Use evacuation equipment if engines have to be run indoors.
• Use plastic gloves and breathing protection if there is a risk
of oil mist.
• Avoid contact with the skin.
• Ensure that there are facilities to rinse the eyes when
working with eroding substances.
Air pollution
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