Fabco SDA-2300, Руководство по обслуживанию

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ASBESTOS WARNING
SUGGESTED PROCEDURES FOR WORKING WITH COMPONENTS
SUSPECTED OF CONTAINING ASBESTOS
Asbestos has been found to be a primary cause of various forms of respiratory dis-
ease and cancer of several vital body organs. Primary ingestion is by breathing or
swallowing airborne dust containing fibers. Smokers are at a greater risk than those
who do not smoke. The onset of such a fatal disease can be at an extended period of
time, (several years) after the exposure. The Occupational and Safety Health Ad-
ministration (OSHA) has established very stringent limitations for exposure to as-
bestos fibers by workers using the material, and every precaution should be taken to
minimize the risks involved. The following are some suggested procedures to adopt
when working with material that has, or may be suspected of containing, asbestos.
1. Approved protective clothing, gloves, eye shield and aprons should be worn
whenever working around the suspected material. NIOSH & OSHA approved
respirator masks suitable for asbestos dust should be worn at all times. Dispos-
able dust face masks are not allowed by OSHA.
2. Do not smoke while working on any asbestos related material or wearing protec-
tive apparel.
3. Do not eat or drink food while wearing protective clothing. Always wash before
eating, drinking or smoking.
4. Do not use compressed air for any dirt removal. Use only approved high effi-
ciency vacuum cleaners suitable for use with asbestos. Do not dry brush depos-
its or accumulations of dirt from components. What cannot be removed with the
high efficiency vacuum cleaner should be washed with a water soaked rag. The
rag should not be wrung dry but should be disposed of, together with other wastes
containing asbestos in specially sealed and marked containers in accordance
with EPA and OSHA regulations.
5. Do not wear protective clothing away from the working area, vacuum clean cloth-
ing before removal. Shower, if possible, before going home.
These suggestions are neither complete nor authoritative on the subject of
working with asbestos but are meant as a warning of the possible risks. It is
the responsibility of the supervising authority to be aware of the possible dan-
gers involved and to provide suitable training, precaution and protection for
those working in an asbestos environment.