RosRoca Olympus Mini, Service Manual

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2.8 workshop precautions,
procedures and practices
2.8.1 Material safety data sheets
The European Commission’s Chemical Agents Directive
(CAD) (98/24/EC) establishes minimum health and
safety conditions for the protection of the health and
safety of workers from the risks related to chemical
agents at work.
This Directive is implemented In Great Britain by
the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Regulations 2002 (COSHH), which requires employers
to control exposure to hazardous substances to
prevent ill health.
Further information about COSHH, refer to:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/coshh/
Similar legislation may exist in other countries.
In compliance with this legislation, manufacturer’s
of chemical agents, including diesel fuel, lubricating
oils, antifreeze, screen‑wash and etc., are required
to produce Safety Data Sheets detailing specific
information about the hazards of the product.
Hazardous substances include:
• Substances used directly in work activities (e.g.
adhesives, paints, cleaning agents).
• Substances generated during work activities (e.g.
fumes from soldering and welding).
• Naturally occurring substances (e.g. grain dust).
• Biological agents such as bacteria and other
microorganisms.
COSHH requires employers to:
• Assess the risks to health from hazardous
substances used in or created by workplace
activities.
• Not carry out work which could expose employees
to hazardous substances without first considering
the risks and the necessary precautions, and what
else is required to comply with COSHH.
• Prevent or control employees’ exposure to
hazardous substances.
• Ensure that control measures are used and
maintained properly and that safety procedures
are followed.
• Monitor the exposure of employees to hazardous
substances, where necessary.
• Carry out appropriate health surveillance where
necessary or COSHH sets specific requirements.
• Prepare plans and procedures to deal with
accidents, incidents and emergencies involving
hazardous substances, where necessary.
• Provide employees with suitable and sufficient
information, instruction and training.
• Manufacturers of Substances Hazardous to Health
are required by law to provide Safety Data Sheets
for each product.
It is the responsibility of all personnel who may come
into contact with such substances to familiarise
themselves with the hazard and to take the necessary
steps as advised by the data sheet(s).
Customers are recommended to store copies of Safety
Data Sheets and other safety information pertinent
to systems and components fitted to vehicles for
which this Manual is applicable at the end of this
chapter. There may be additional ways to make sure
that operative and maintenance organisations work
safely and you must also follow any local rules and safe
working practices that may apply.
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