100-00-13
General Information
100-00-13
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (
CONTINUED
)
E850 EN
02/2001 2002 Bantam
Inhalation in high concentrations may cause dizziness,
headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Very high
concentrations may result in loss of consciousness.
Contact with liquidified petroleum gas (LPG) or
compressed natural gas (CNG) to skin may cause
cold burns and may cause frostbite.
Long sleeved cotton overalls, steel toe capped safety
boots and rubber neoprene gloves should be worn
during removal and installation of LPG/CNG fuel
system components.
LPG/CNG fuel leaks could cause a fire and be a
hazard to health that can lead to personal injury,
illness or even death.
If a leak is detected, under no circumstances attempt
to seal the leak by tightening the union/connection
until the fuel in the system or component is
depressurised. Once tightened the system should be
checked for integrity following the specified
procedures.
If the fuel tank is to be removed for service or repair
the fuel must be evacuated using dedicated
equipment and following the specified procedures.
Gas Cylinders
Gases such as oxygen, acetylene, argon and propane
are normally stored in cylinders at pressures of up to
138 bar (2000 psi) and great care should be taken in
handling these cylinders to avoid mechanical damage
to them or to the valve gear attached. The contents of
each cylinder should be clearly identified by
appropriate markings.
Cylinders should be stored in well-ventilated
enclosures, and protected from ice and snow, or direct
sunlight. Fuel gases, for example acetylene and
propane, should not be stored in close proximity to
oxygen cylinders.
Care should be exercised to prevent leaks from gas
cylinders and lines, and to avoid sources of ignition.
Only trained personnel should undertake work
involving gas cylinders.
Gases
Gaskets (Fluoroelastomer)
General Workshop Tools and Equipment
It is essential that all tools and equipment are
maintained in good condition and the correct safety
equipment is used where required.
Never use tools or equipment for any purpose other
than that for which they were designed. Never
overload equipment such as hoists, jacks, axle and
chassis stands or lifting slings. Damage caused by
overloading is not always immediately apparent and
may result in a fatal failure the next time that the
equipment is used.
Do not use damaged or defective tools or equipment,
particularly high-speed equipment such as grinding
wheels. A damaged grinding wheel can disintegrate
without warning and cause serious injury.
Wear suitable eye protection when using grinding,
chiselling or sand blasting equipment.
Wear a suitable breathing mask when using abrasive
blasting equipment, working with asbestos-based
materials or using spraying equipment.
Make sure there is adequate ventilation to control
dusts, mists and fumes.
High Pressure Air, Lubrication and Oil Test
Equipment
See also Lubricants and Greases.
Always keep high-pressure equipment in good
condition, and regularly maintained, particularly at
joints and unions.
Never direct a high-pressure nozzle, for example
diesel injector, at the skin as the fluid may penetrate to
the underlying tissue, and cause serious injury.
Halon
Legal Aspects
There are many laws and regulations relating to health
and safety in the use and disposal of materials and
equipment in a workshop.
For a safe working environment and to avoid
environmental pollution, workshops should be familiar,
in detail, with the many health and safety laws and
regulations within their country, published by both
national and local authorities.
