2. Safety and Accident Prevention
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Follow the safety instructions of a respective product as detailed on its MSDS.
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Wear proper PPE in compliance with the health and safety rules and regulations applicable in
your area.
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Safety gloves and protective eyewear (glasses or goggles) must be worn at all times while
handling these substances.
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Do not exceed the recommended fill level where applicable.
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In case of contact with eyes or a reaction due to skin contact, refer to First Aid Measures section
in the MSDS of a respective product and seek immediate medical attention.
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In case of spilling fluids and lubricants, absorb them with absorbent mats or binding agents, as
described in the relevant MSDS, and dispose of them in compliance with the rules and regulations
applicable in your area.
Risk of poisoning or intoxication
Danger:
Failure to comply with the following guidelines could result in serious or fatal
injuries.
To avoid any possibility of being poisoned or intoxicated:
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Do not allow engine to run in enclosed spaces without no proper ventilation or exhaust extraction
system.
Emissions of diesel exhaust contain harmful components. Some of them are odorless and
invisible, and can kill without warning.
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Do not eat or drink when handling fluids and lubricants. If ingested, refer to the MSDS of a
respective product and seek immediate medical attention.
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Wear proper PPE in compliance with the health and safety rules and regulations applicable in
your area if working with or around aerosols and tractor emissions. If inhaled, retreat to well-
ventilated area and consult the relevant MSDS for further actions.
Risk of slipping
Warning:
Failure to comply with the following guidelines could result in serious or fatal
injuries.
To avoid slipping:
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Get in and out of the cab facing the tractor.
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Keep the cab, handles, and steps clean.
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Avoid spilling fluids and lubricants. In case of spills, immediately absorb a spilled product with
absorbent mats or binding agents, as specified in the MSDS of a respective product, and dispose
of the waste in compliance with the rules and regulations applicable in your area.