Harrington Generators International
20
HRD Diesel Generator
498-1052
Safety
Hazards to Health
A list of the hazards that may affect health are included with safety precautions and
fi
rst aid instructions.
Material /
Location
Hazard
First Aid Measures
Engine Oil
When hot may burn the skin but not
expected to give rise to an acute hazard
under normal conditions of use. May
cause an allergic skin reaction in sensitive
individuals. Continuous skin exposure
may give rise to dermatitis.
Gloves, overalls and eye protection
should be worn when handling this
product.
Do not burn old oil as a method of
disposal as combustion is likely to
give rise to a complex mixture of
airborne solids, liquid particulates and
gases including carbon monoxide and
unidenti
fi
ed organic and inorganic
compounds .
Old engine oil has potential health
implications and should not come into
contact with the skin.
Burns:
Rinse with clean water, cover with a ster-
ile pad and obtain medical assistance.
Skin Contact
: Remove contaminated clothing
and wash thoroughly with soap and water. If per-
sistent irritation occurs obtain medical attention.
If the material is injected under high pressure into
the body obtain medical assistance immediately.
Inhalation:
In the unlikely event of inhalation of
fumes if dizziness or nausea occurs move the
individual to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain
medical attention. If dif
fi
culties are experienced
with breathing a quali
fi
ed person should admin-
ister oxygen. If breathing stops give arti
fi
cial
respiration.
Eyes:
In the unlikely event that the material
enters the eye
fl
ush with copious quantities of
clean water. If persistent irritation occurs obtain
medical attention.
Ingestion:
In the unlikely event that ingestion
occurs, wash out the mouth with water and seek
medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Diesel
Fuel
May cause skin irritation.
Gloves, overalls and eye protection
should be worn when handling this
product.
As for engine oil above.
Fibre
Glass
Insulation
(over
exhaust
pipe duct
and lining
exhaust
pipe box)
The User will not normally come into
contact with this material but Service
Technicians may.
May cause skin and respiratory tract
irritation.
Gloves, overalls, dust mask and eye
protection should be worn when handling
this product.
Skin Contact
: Remove contaminated clothing
and wash thoroughly with soap and water. If per-
sistent irritation occurs obtain medical attention.
If the material is injected under high pressure into
the body obtain medical assistance immediately.
Inhalation:
In the unlikely event of inhalation of
fumes if dizziness or nausea occurs move the
individual to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain
medical attention. If dif
fi
culties are experienced
with breathing a quali
fi
ed person should admin-
ister oxygen. If breathing stops give arti
fi
cial
respiration.
Eyes:
In the unlikely event that the material
enters the eye
fl
ush with copious quantities of
clean water. If persistent irritation occurs obtain
medical attention.
Other
insulation,
gaskets
and seals
No speci
fi
c hazards under normal use
conditions.
DO NOT burn as a method of disposal
as combustion is likely to give rise to a
complex mixture of airborne solids, liquid
particulates and gases including carbon
monoxide and unidenti
fi
ed organic and
inorganic compounds which may be haz-
ardous to health.
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