10 SEBU7901-01 Safety Section Burn Prevention Comply with applicable rules and regulations for the work place. In the United States, use Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. These OSHA requirements can be found in “29 CFR 1910.1001”. Check the coolant level after the engine has stopped and the engine has been allowed to cool. Ensure that the filler cap is cool before removing the filler cap. The filler cap must be cool enough to touch with a bare hand. Remove the filler cap slowly in order to relieve pressure. Obey environmental regulations for the disposal of asbestos. Cooling system conditioner contains alkali. Alkali can cause personal injury.
Do not allow alkali to contact the skin, the eyes, or the mouth. Stay away from areas that might have asbestos particles in the air. Oils Dispose of Waste Properly Hot oil and hot lubricating components can cause personal injury. Do not allow hot oil or hot components to contact the skin. If the application has a makeup tank, remove the cap for the makeup tank after the engine has stopped. The filler cap must be cool to the touch. Batteries The liquid in a battery is an electrolyte. Electrolyte is an acid that can cause personal injury. Do not allow electrolyte to contact the skin or the eyes. g00706404 Illustration 8 Do not smoke while checking the battery electrolyte levels.
Batteries give off flammable fumes which can explode. Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environment. Potentially harmful fluids should be disposed of according to local regulations. Always wear protective glasses when you work with batteries. Wash hands after touching batteries. The use of gloves is recommended. Always use leakproof containers when you drain fluids. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any source of water. i02469590 Fire Prevention and Explosion Prevention i02088921 Burn Prevention SMCS Code: 1000; 7405 SMCS Code: 1000; 7405 Do not touch any part of an operating engine.
Allow the engine to cool before any maintenance is performed on the engine. Relieve all pressure in the appropriate system before any lines, fittings or related items are disconnected. Coolant When the engine is at operating temperature, the engine coolant is hot. The coolant is also under pressure. The radiator and all lines to the heaters or to the engine contain hot coolant. Any contact with hot coolant or with steam can cause severe burns. Allow cooling system components to cool before the cooling system is drained. g00704000 Illustration 9 All fuels, most lubricants, and some coolant mixtures are flammable.