RosRoca Dennis Eagle Olympus, Service Manual

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HEALTH AND SAFETY
OL1D-SM-GB02D
2.8.17 Solvents
Take special precautions when working with solvents,
such as during cleaning and degreasant operations.
Only use these materials in a well ventilated area.
2.8.18 Contact with plastic material
residues after fires
Most modern plastic materials release toxic gasses
when they burn. The burnt residue can contain toxic
and corrosive material and liquids, especially after
contact with water or in humid atmospheres.
When work is done on any part of the vehicle that is
contaminated with burnt or degraded plastics, use the
following precautions:
1. Do not touch burnt or degraded materials.
2. Let all materials cool down and dry before work
starts.
3. Wear protective clothing, with PVC or Neoprene
protective gloves. Breathing apparatus may be
needed in confined spaces.
4. Treat contaminated parts, clothing and cleaning
materials as toxic waste and dispose of them in
accordance with local and national regulations.
2.8.16 Fuel, oil, lubricants,
degreasants and filters
Long term exposure of the skin to diesel fuel,
lubricating oils, hydraulic oil, lubricants and
degreasants can cause problems such as dermatitis.
Waste oil is a known carcinogenic material and both
air and oil filters collect material that can be hazardous
to health. To reduce risk to you, other people and the
environment, work to the guidelines given below.
1. Always obey local and national legislation about
collection and disposal of waste diesel fuel,
lubricating oils, hydraulic oil and lubricants.
2. Take care to collect and dispose of diesel fuel,
lubricating oils, hydraulic oil and lubricants
carefully and properly. Contact the supplier or your
local authority for information about collection
depots.
NEVER pour diesel fuel, lubricating oils, hydraulic oil
and lubricants onto the ground, into water or down
drains or sewers. Discarded diesel fuel, lubricating oils,
hydraulic oil and lubricants will damage groundwater
quality.
3. Collect and dispose of diesel fuel and hydraulic oil
carefully. Contact the point of sale, supplier or local
authority for information about collection depots.
4. Filter inserts and cartridges are hazardous waste
materials and must be disposed of correctly.
Follow instructions issued by the relevant local
authority for disposal. Wear a filter mask when you
work on contaminated filters.
5. Avoid lengthy, excessive or repeated skin contact
with diesel fuel, lubricating oils, hydraulic oil and
lubricants. Protect exposed skin with suitable
barrier agent or protective clothing.
6. Use an approved cleaning agent to clean ALL areas
of skin that have come into contact with diesel fuel,
lubricating oils, hydraulic oil and lubricants.
7. Do not wear oil soaked garments next to the skin.
8. Avoid breathing oily mists.