Health Protection Precautions

- Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oil; particularly used engine oils.
- Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practicable
- Do not put oily rags in pockets.
- Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly underwear, with oil.
- Overalls must be cleaned regularly. Discard unwashable clothing and footwear which is oil impregnated.
- First Aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open cuts or wounds.
- Use barrier creams, applying before each work period, to enable easier removal of dirty oil/grease from the skin.
- Wash with soap and water to ensure that all oil is removed (skin cleaner and a nail brush will help). The use of preparations containing lanolin will help to replace the natural skin oils which have been removed.
- Do not use petrol, kerosene, gas oil, thinners or solvents for washing skin.
- If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice immediately.
- Where practicable, degrease components prior to handling.
- Where there is a risk of fluids coming into contact with the eyes, eye protection should be worn, for example, goggles or a face shield. An eye wash facility should be provided.