GENERAL INFORMATION
4012/16 Diesel, February 1997 9
SAFETY
Engine lift equipment
Use only the lift equipment which is designed
for the engine.
Use lift equipment or obtain assistance to lift
heavy engine components such as the
cylinder block, cylinder head, flywheel
housing, crankshaft and flywheel.
Check the engine lift brackets for security
before the engine is lifted.
Asbestos joints
Some joints and gaskets contain
compressed asbestos fibres see Warning
label Fig. A in a rubber compound or in a
metal outer cover. The 'white' asbestos
(Chrysotile) which is used is a safer type of
asbestos and the danger of damage to
health is extremely small.
Contact with asbestos particles normally
occurs at joint edges or where a joint is
damaged during removal, or where a joint is
removed by an abrasive method.
To ensure that the risk is kept to a minimum,
the procedures given below must be
followed when an engine which has
asbestos joints is dismantled or assembled.
● Work in an area with good ventilation.
● Do NOT smoke.
● Use a hand scraper to remove the joints
-
do NOT use a rotary wire brush.
● Ensure that the joint to be removed is
w
et with oil or water to contain any loose
particles.
● Spray all asbestos debris with water and
place it in a closed container which can
be sealed for safe disposal.
Dangers from used engine oils
Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral
oil will result in the removal of natural oils
from the skin, leading to dryness, irritation
and dermatitis. The oil also contains
potentially harmful contaminants which may
result in skin cancer.
Adequate means of skin protection and
washing facilities should be readily available.
The following is a list of 'Health Protection
Precautions', suggested to minimise the risk
of contamination.
1 Avoid prolonged and repeated contact
with used engine oils.
2 Wear protective clothing, including
impervious gloves where applicable.
3 Do not put oily rags into pockets.
4 Avoid contaminating clothes,
particularly underwear, with oil.
5 Overalls must be cleaned regularly.
Discard unwashable clothing and oil
impregnated footwear.
6 First aid treatment should be obtained
immediately for open cuts and wounds.
7 Apply barrier creams before each period
of work to aid the removal of mineral oil
from the skin.
8 Wash with soap and hot water, or
alternatively use a skin cleanser and a
nail brush, to ensure that all oil is
removed from the skin. Preparations
containing lanolin will help replace the
natural skin oils which have been
removed.
9 Do NOT use petrol, kerosene, diesel
fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents for
washing the skin.
10 If skin disorder appears, medical advice
must be taken.
11 Degrease components before handling
if practicable.
12 Where there is the possibility of a risk to
the eyes, goggles or a face shield
should be worn. An eye wash facility
should be readily available.
Fig. A
