Land Rover Defender: Health and Safety Precautions

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

Modern vehicles contain many materials and liquids which if not handled with care can be hazardous to both personal health and the environment. Also, many of the procedures associated with vehicle maintenance and repair involve physical hazards or other risks to health.

This subsection lists some of these hazardous operations and the materials and equipment associated with them.

Precautions necessary to avoid these hazards are identified.

The list is not exhaustive and all operations and procedures and the handling of materials, should be completed with health and safety in mind.

Before using any product the Materials Safety Data Sheet supplied by the manufacturer or supplier should be consulted.

WARNINGS:

• Many liquids and other substances used in motor vehicles are poisonous and should under no circumstances be consumed and should, as far as possible, be kept from contact with the skin. These liquids and substances include acid, anti-freeze, brake fluid, fuel, windscreen washer additives, lubricants, refrigerants and various adhesives.
• Observe due care when working on or near hot components. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Exhaust systems
  • Emissions control systems
  • Cooling systems
  • Climate control systems
  • Braking systems
  • Lubrication systems
  • Vehicle powertrain systems
  • Electric vehicle systems.

• Acids and Alkalis
• Adhesives and Sealants
• Chemical Materials
• Electrical Equipment
• Fluoroelastomers (Synthetic Rubber)
• Lubricants and Greases
• Waste Management
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