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Safety Alerts.fm
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Improper care when handling fuel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Fuel is highly flammable, spilling it can cause a fire
or explosion.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be sure the fuel cap is closed securely.
Work in a well-ventilated area which is free of
sources that could ignite any spilled fuel
accidentally (e.g. cigarettes, welders, torches,
grinders, electric shop tools, etc.)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Blindness, eye injury
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Anytime you work on the vehicle there is a
potential that an accident involving a foreign
object, vehicle component part, fluid, tool, or other
maintenance related item can result in severe
injury to your eyes. For example, when cleaning
the oil filters, objects propelled by compressed air
can strike your eyes and cause serious injury or
blindness.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Always wear safety glasses when working on the
vehicle.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Losing a finger, hand or limb or entanglement
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Moving parts can catch your clothing, fingers or
hand resulting in severe injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never perform maintenance procedures with the
engine running unless directed otherwise in a
procedure.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Vehicle fluids (e.g., engine oil, transmission oil,
brake fluid, coolant)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
The fluids in your vehicle are hazardous substances.
Contact with your skin or eyes you can result in
serious injury or irritation.
If swallowed, death can result
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Wear hand protection and safety glasses when
working with vehicle fluids.
If you touch a fluid, wash it off immediately with
soap and water.
Clean clothes or rags contaminated with engine oil.
If swallowed seek immediate medical attention.
KEEP ALL VEHICLE FLUIDS AWAY FROM
CHILDREN AND ANIMALS.
