1.3.12 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease)
Description
When handling gearbox lubricants, there is a risk of both personal injury and
product damage occurring. The following safety information must be regarded
before performing any work with lubricants in the gearboxes.
Note
When handling oil, grease, or other chemical substances the safety information
of the manufacturer must be observed.
Note
When aggressive media is handled, an appropriate skin protection must be
provided. Gloves and goggles are recommended.
Note
Appropriate disposal regulations must be observed.
Note
Take special care when handling hot lubricants.
Safe handling
Elimination/Action
Description
Warning
Make sure that protective gear
like goggles and gloves are al-
ways worn during this activity.
Changing and draining gearbox
oil or grease may require hand-
ling hot lubricant heated up to
90 °C.
Hot oil or grease
Make sure that protective gear
like goggles and gloves are al-
ways worn.
When working with gearbox lub-
ricant there is a risk of an allergic
reaction.
Allergic reaction
Open the plug carefully and keep
away from the opening. Do not
overfill the gearbox when filling.
When opening the oil or grease
plug, there may be pressure
present in the gearbox, causing
lubricant to spray from the
opening.
Possible pressure
build-up in gearbox
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1.3.12 Safety risks during work with gearbox lubricants (oil or grease)
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