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Grant Vortex Oil Boilers
12 - HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and Section 6 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, we are required to
provide information on substances hazardous to health (COSHH Regulations 1988).
Adhesives, sealants and paints used in the manufacture of the product are cured and present no known hazards when
used in the manner for which they are intended.
The following other materials are present in the product:
Insulation materials
Material Types: Ceramic fibre board, mineral wool.
Description:
Rigid board, slabs, sleeves, gaskets, ropes.
Known Hazards: May cause temporary irritation or rash to skin. High dust levels may irritate eyes and upper
respiratory system.
Precautions:
Avoid unnecessary or rough handling, or harsh abrasion of boards. Normal handling and use of
material should not produce high dust levels.
Avoid inhalation, and contact with skin and eyes.
After handling always follow normal good hygiene practices.
Protection:
Use disposable gloves, face mask and eye protection.
First Aid:
Eyes - If irritation occurs, wash eyes with copious amounts of water. If symptoms persist, seek
immediate medical advice.
Skin - If irritation occurs, wash under running water before washing with soap and water.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air, drink water to clear throat and blow nose to remove dust/fibres.
Ingestion - Drink plenty of water.
Sealants
Material Types: Silicone elastomer.
Description:
Sealant and adhesive.
Known Hazards: Irritation to eyes.
Precautions:
Avoid inhalation of vapour, contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated contact with skin.
After handling always follow normal good hygiene practices.
Protection:
Use eye protection. Rubber or plastic gloves should be worn where repeated contact occurs and a
face mask worn when working in confined spaces.
First Aid:
Eyes - Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
Skin - Wipe off and wash with soap and water.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air.
Kerosene and Gas oil fuels (Mineral oils)
Known Hazards: The effect of mineral oils on the skin vary according to the duration of exposure and the type of oil.
The lighter fractions remove the protective grease naturally present on the skin, leaving it dry, liable
to crack and more prone to damage by cuts, abrasions and irritant chemicals.
Skin rashes (Oil acne) most often on arms, but also on any part of the body in contact with oil or
oily clothing.
Contact with fuel oils can cause dermatitis.
Precautions:
Avoid as far as possible any skin contact with mineral oil or with clothing contaminated with
mineral oil.
The use of a lanolin-based barrier cream is recommended, in conjunction with regular washing with
soap and rinsing with water to ensure all oil is removed from the skin.
Take care to prevent clothing, especially underwear, from becoming contaminated with oil.
Do not put oily rags or tools in pockets, especially trouser pockets.
Have first-aid treatment at once for an injury, however slight.
Do not inhale any vapours from mineral oils.
