Hazards, Risks and Precautions
HEALTH AND SAFETY:NOTE: Important, Please Read The Following Notes Carefully.
Where legislation governing working conditions and practices is applicable, you should observe it. Do not forget that you have a duty, to yourself and those around you, to act in a responsible manner in the workplace.
In the United Kingdom the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) places a duty on employers and employees to ensure, whenever possible, safe working conditions and practices. Wherever a potential hazard is notified to, or identified by the operator, they must employ the correct safety procedures and equipment.
Should a personal injury occur as a result of any workshop activity, seek medical help as soon as possible and do not attempt self-treatment other than by the application of first aid.
With the constant introduction of new materials in the manufacture of vehicles, it is important that potential risks are identified and precautions made known.
WARNING: DO NOT VENT REFRIGERANT DIRECTLY TO ATMOSPHERE, ALWAYS USE JAGUAR APPROVED RECOVERY / RECYCLE / RECHARGE EQUIPMENT.
WEAR SUITABLE EYE AND SKIN PROTECTION.
OBSERVE ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVE ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. (LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE, FEDERAL, ETC.).
WARNING: DO NOT WORK IN THE VICINITY OF A LIVE AIR BAG, REMOVE IT COMPLETELY. Air Bag Systems
NOTIFICATION OF HAZARDS:
Symbols, which convey important information, will be positioned at the beginning of any specific operation or text.
Standard symbols will be used where repairs or service procedures are detailed.
All symbols will conform to standard ANSI Z535.3 (American National Standards Institute).
- The surround shape of the symbol will indicate the basis of the message to be conveyed. (See top three elements of Image.)
- The icon depicting the message will be within the surrounding shape.
- Once nominated the icon will retain its meaning.
POTENTIAL RISKS:
Paint:
Organic solvents, found in paints, may cause damage or severe irritation to liver, kidneys, digestive tracts and respiratory system if inhaled over long periods of time.
Prolonged exposure to isocyanates may cause lung sensitization. Asthma-like symptoms may develop with subsequent exposure to very low concentrations of isocyanates.
Solvent inhalation can cause dizziness or loss of consciousness.
Inhalation of spray dust and sanding debris may cause lung damage.
Splashes of solvents, paint activators and additives can cause damage to the eyes and may cause dermatitis. Peroxide and acid catalysts may cause burns.
Applied Heat (Welding):
There is considerable risk of damage to eyes and skin when welding or flame cutting.
Fire is a serious danger and many materials or fluids within the vehicle are highly flammable.
Toxic and dangerous fumes may be liberated when any of the following are subjected to heat:
- Expanded foam
- Corrosion protection
- Trim and seat materials
- Paints which contain isocyanates
- Adhesive and sealing compounds
When heated to a temperature of 300°C, polyurethane based compounds may liberate small quantities of isocyanate.
Many types of nitrogen containing chemicals may be liberated as breakdown products; these chemicals can contain isocyanates, oxides of nitrogen and hydrogen cyanide.
Potentially toxic or asphyxiant fumes and gases are produced by welding, for example; zinc oxide with zinc coated panels, and ozone gas from the MIG process.
Metal Repair:
There is considerable risk of damage to eyes, ears and skin when metal cutting, forming, or dressing is being carried out.
Soldering may be hazardous because of heat generated fumes and skin contact with the materials.
PRECAUTIONS:
Paint:
The inhalation of sprays, fumes, or dust during paint application or sanding processes should always be avoided. Ensure that there is efficient ventilation / extraction at all times. Paint spraying should be confined as far as possible to spray booths. Personnel with a history of asthma should not be engaged in any process which involves the use of isocyanates. Any operator working inside a spray booth where isocyanate material is present must use air-fed breathing equipment. Supplied air to the visor should be fed at the recommended pressure and filtered to remove oil, water, and fumes. Operators involved in handling mixing or spraying should wear protective clothing - gloves and goggles, to avoid skin and eye contact.
A particle mask or canister type respirator should be worn when sanding.
Applied Heat:
When welding, flame cutting, brazing, etc., the operator should use as appropriate, goggles, mask / fume extractor and flameproof protective clothing. It is especially important when working with polyurethane compounds to use air-fed breathing equipment.
Ensure that at all times the appropriate fire fighting equipment is available and that personnel are trained in its use.
Metal Repair:
Appropriate eye and hand protection should be worn when sanding, drilling, cutting, chiselling, flatting or welding. Operators should wear a face mask or air-fed visor when sanding or flatting either body solder or fillers.
When a soldering operation has been completed, swarf must be removed from the work area and the operator must wash his / her hands thoroughly.