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V Range 501 l 651 l 801 Maintenance Manual
MA10:4
Chapter - Health and Safety
REMINDERS
Chemical materials
Remove chemical materials from the skin and clothing as soon as practical after soiling.
Change heavily soiled clothing and have it cleaned.
Carefully read and observe hazard and precaution warnings given on hazardous material
containers and in any accompanying leaflets, posters or other instructions. Hazardous
material health and safety data can be obtained from manufacturers.
Organise work practices and use protective clothing to avoid soiling of the skin and eyes;
breathing vapours, aerosols, dust, and fumes; inadequate container labelling; fire and
explosive hazards.
Wash before job breaks, before eating, smoking, drinking or using toilet facilities when
handling chemical materials.
Keep work areas clean, uncluttered and free of spills.
Mix chemical materials except in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Some
chemicals can form other toxic or harmful substances; give off toxic or harmful fumes; be
explosive when mixed together.
Spray chemical materials, particularly those based on solvents, in confined spaces; for
example, when people are inside a vehicle.
Apply heat or flame to chemical materials, except under the manufacturer’s instructions.
Some are highly flammable and some may release toxic or harmful fumes.
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 areas,
pits, etc.
Transfer chemical materials to unlabelled containers.
Clean hands or clothing with chemical materials. Chemicals, particularly solvents and fuels
will dry the skin and may cause irritation with dermatitis. Some can be absorbed through the
skin in toxic or harmful quantities.
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