SICE S 60 - INFORMATION AND WARNINGS ABOUT HYDRAULIC FLUID; Hydraulic Fluid Handling and Safety; RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING EQUIPMENT; Fire Extinguisher Guide

User Manual S60 99
UK
Fluid leaks or spills
Contain the spilt product from spreading using soil, sand or any other absorbent material.
The contaminated zone must be degreased with solvent, taking care not to allow vapours
to form or stagnate, and the residual material from the cleaning process must be disposed
of as envisaged by law.
Precautions for the use of hydraulic fluid
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Avoid the formation or spreading of oil mists in the atmosphere.
- The following fundamental health precautions must therefore be adopted:
• protectagainstoilsplashes(appropriateclothing,protectiveguardsonmachines);
•washyourselffrequentlywithsoapandwater;donotusecleanersorsolventsthat
can irritate your skin or remove its natural protective oil;
• donotdryhandswithdirtyorgreasyrags;
• changeclothingifimpregnatedwithoil,andinanycaseattheendofeachworkshift;
•neversmokeoreatwithoilyhands.
- Also adopt the following preventive and protective equipment:
• glovesresistanttomineraloils,withlining;
• goggles,incaseofsplashes;
• apronsresistanttomineraloils;
• screenstoprotectagainstoilsplashes.
Mineral oil: first aid indications
- Swallowing: go to Casualty with the characteristics of the type of oil swallowed.
- Inhalation: in case of exposure to strong concentration of vapours or mists, take the
affected person out into the open air and then to Casualty.
- Eyes: rinse with plenty of water and go to Casualty as soon as possible.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.
RECOMMENDED FIRE EXTINGUISHING
EQUIPMENT
For the choice of the most suitable extinguisher, see the following table.
Dry materials Inflammable liquids Electrical equipment
Water YES NO NO
Foam YES YES NO
Powder YES* YES YES
CO2 YES* YES YES
The indications in this table are of a general nature. They are designed as a guideline
for the user. The applications of each type of extinguisher will be illustrated fully by
the respective manufacturers on request.
CAUTION!