Health & Safety Precautions (page 2 of 14)

 

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Do store modules in an upright position.  

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Do keep modules dry.  

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Do carry modules with the cover side pointing away from the body.  

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Do place modules with their cover side upwards.  

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Do carefully inspect modules for damage.  

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Do stand to one side when connecting modules.  

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Do make sure all test equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.  

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Do wash hands after handling deployed air bags.  

Air Bags - Do Not  
 

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Do Not store highly flammable material together with modules or gas generators.  

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Do Not store gas generators at temperatures exceeding 80°C.  

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Do Not store modules upside down.  

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Do Not attempt to open a gas generator housing.  

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Do Not expose gas generators to open flame or sources of heat.  

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Do Not place anything on top of a module cover.  

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Do Not use damaged modules.  

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Do Not touch a fired module or gas generator for at least 10 minutes after firing.  

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Do Not use any electrical probes on the wiring circuit.  

Air Suspension  

Whenever work is being undertaken on the air suspension system, suitable eye protection must be worn.  
 

Air Conditioning Refrigerant  

Highly flammable, combustible – observe No Smoking policy.  
 
Skin contact may result in frostbite.  
 
Instructions given by the manufacturer must be followed. Avoid naked lights, wear suitable protective gloves and goggles. 
 
 
If refrigerant comes into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse the affected areas with water immediately. Eyes should also 
be rinsed with an appropriate irrigation solution such as a solution of 9% Sodium Chloride and Purified Water. DO NOT 
RUB THE EYES AND SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.  
 

Air Conditioning Refrigerant  

Do Not  
 

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Do Not expose refrigerant bottles to sunlight or heat.  

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Do Not stand refrigerant bottles upright; when filling, hold them with the valve downwards.  

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Do Not expose refrigerant bottles to frost.  

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Do Not drop refrigerant bottles.  

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Do Not vent refrigerant to atmosphere under any circumstance.  

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Do Not mix refrigerants, for example R12 (Freon) and R134a.  

Adhesives and Sealants  

Many adhesives and sealants are highly flammable – OBSERVE NO SMOKING POLICY. These items, should be stored 
in flameproof cabinets in No Smoking areas. Cleanliness and tidiness in use should be observed, for example disposable 
paper covering benches. All adhesives and sealants should be dispensed from applicators where possible; containers, 
including secondary containers, should be labelled appropriately.  
 

Anaerobic, Cyanoacrylate (super-glues) and other Acrylic Adhesives  

Many are irritant, sensitizing or harmful to the skin and respiratory tract. Some are eye irritants.