Chapter - Health and Safety
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CN101 - Maintenance
First aid:
It is desirable for someone in the workshop to be trained in the first aid procedures.
Splashes or particles in the eye should be flushed with clean water for at least ten minutes
and medical attention sought.
Soiled skin should be washed with soap and water.
Inhalation affected individuals should be removed to fresh air immediately.
If hazardous material has been swallowed or if the effects of exposure to hazardous
materials persist, consult a doctor with information (label) on material used.
Do not induce vomiting (unless indicated by the manufacturer).
High-pressure air and lubrication equipment:
Always keep high-pressure equipment in good condition and regularly maintained,
particularly at joints and unions.
Never direct a high (or low) pressure nozzle at the skin as the fluid may penetrate to the
underlying tissue, etc, and cause serious and potentially fatal injury.
Oils and greases:
Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil may result in the removal of natural fats
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis.
Gross and prolonged contact, especially with used engine oil, which contains potentially
harmful contaminants, may cause skin cancer.
Where there is a risk of eye contact, e.g., by splashing, eye protection should be worn,
for example, chemical goggles or face shields; in addition, an eyewash facility should be
provided.
Adequate means of skin protection and washing facilities should be provided.
Repeated or prolonged skin contact should be avoided by wearing protective clothing,
including impervious gloves where practical. Particular care should be taken with used
oils and greases containing lead.
First Aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open cuts and wounds.
Apply barrier cream before each work period to help when removing oil from the skin.
Use proprietary hand cleaners only if they can be removed from the skin using water.
Overalls must be cleaned regularly. Discard clothing that cannot be cleaned and footwear
that has become impregnated.
In the event of a skin condition occurring consult a doctor and tell him/her that your work
involves using oil.
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