SAFETY MEASURES 1.9 PREVENTION OF ASBESTOS DUST CONTAMINATION If inhaled, asbestos dust is extremely harmful to health. S00005 Take the following precautions when handling material which contains asbestos fibres: 1 - When cleaning the machine, work in a well ventilated environment. Do not use com- pressed air. Use vacuum cleaners instead. 2 - For thorough cleaning, use running water at low pressure to avoid raising dust. 3 - Whenever possible operate upwind of the material (i.e. with your back to the wind) to avoid exposure to wind-borne dust. 4 - Wear a suitable approved mask when working with asbestos even if the cab provides efficient protection.
5 - Asbestos dust collected during cleaning operations must be damped down and placed in a sealed, duly marked container for disposal in accordance with applicable regu- lations. S00006 1.10 PREVENTION OF INJURY BY WORK EQUIPMENT Never stand within or enter the working range of equipment, even if there is an operator on board the machine and the engine is running. Never stand or work under raised booms, arms, or articulations without having first checked that the necessary safety devices have been applied. Never carry out any work on raised booms or arms without having first checked that the rele- vant safety devices are in place and are firmly holding the equipment in place. S00007 6