Health protection precautions

The following precautions should be observed at all times:

• Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practicable.
• Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly used engine 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 ensure 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.