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Westfalia Separator
30
Mineraloil Systems GmbH
2058-9001-101
/
0506
1.9
The health hazards involved when handling heavy oils and lube oils
As a result of the deterioration in quality of fuel oils, the danger has arisen that the heavy oils used on
board contain greater amounts of substances injurious to health. These include:
- polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons,
- lead
compounds,
- chemical
residues.
An increased amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is also present in used lube oils (waste oils).
The health hazards for the engine room staff depend to a large extent
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on the concentrations of the dangerous substances,
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the ambient air (inhalation of oil vapours/oil mist),
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the intensity and duration of the contact with the skin or mucous membrane.
Possible
short-term
effects:
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headaches,
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dizziness,
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nausea,
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itching or burning of the skin,
Possible
long-term
effects:
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allergic reactions, especially skin allergies,
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festering inflammation of the skin pores (oil-acne),
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damage to the central nervous system after inhalation over a long period,
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skin cancer caused by direct skin contact over a long period,
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Lung cancer or cancer of the digestive organs after inhalation over a long period
(not certain as the causes are difficult to separate from the effects of smoking and alcohol).
1.9.1 Code of practice and personal protective measures
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Avoid skin contact with heavy oils or lube oils if possible!
- Wear suitable protective gloves.
- Apply a protective ointment to the skin (e.g. ointment no. 76), especially if no protective gloves are
worn!
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Avoid breathing in oil vapours if possible!
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If possible, improve the air circulation in the room!
Fully open the air regulation flaps in the outlets of the air supply ducts in the centrifuge and filter area.
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Wash affected areas of skin frequently and thoroughly!
Apply protective ointment to the skin!
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Personal hygiene is of the utmost importance!
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Change dirty overalls regularly!
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Exercise special care when carrying out maintenance work on and cleaning heavy oil and lube oil cen-
trifuges and filters!
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