GENERAL INFORMATION 10
Safety
Asbestos joints
Some joints and gaskets contain compressed
asbestos fibres in a rubber compound or in a metal
outer cover. The "white" asbestos (Chrysotile)
which is used is a safer type of asbestos and the
risk of damage to health is extremely small.
• The risk of asbestos from joints occurs at their
edges or if a joint is damaged when a component
is removed or if a joint is removed by abrasives.
• To ensure that the risk is kept to a minimum, the
precautions given below must be applied when
an engine which has asbestos joints is
dismantled or assembled.
• Work in an area with good ventilation.
• Do not smoke.
• Use a hand scraper to remove the joints - do not
use a rotary wire brush.
• Ensure that the joint to be removed is wet with
oil or water to contain loose particles.
• Spray all asbestos debris with water and put it in
a closed container which can be sealed for safe
disposal.
PG008
Perkins Phaser/1000 Series, April 1995 10.07
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