Health Protection Precautions
The following precautions should be observed at all times:
- Wear protective clothing, including wear resistant gloves where practicable.
- Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils.
- Do not put oily rags in pockets.
- Avoid contaminating clothes (particularly those next to the skin) with oil.
- Overalls must be cleaned regularly. Discard heavily soiled clothing and oil impregnated footwear.
- First aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open cuts and wounds.
- Apply barrier creams before each work period to help prevent lubricating oil from contaminating the skin.
- Wash with soap and water to make sure all oil is removed (proprietary skin cleansers and nail brushes will help).
- Use moisturizers after cleaning; preparations containing lanolin help replace the skin's natural oils which have been removed.
- Do not use petrol/gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, oil, thinners, or solvents for cleaning skin.
- Where practicable, de-grease components prior to handling.
- If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without delay.
- Wear eye protection (e.g. goggles or face shield) if there is a risk of eye contamination. Eye wash facilities should be provided in close vicinity to the work area.
NOTE:
If adequate personal protection equipment is not available, notify your Service Center supervisor immediately.