Safety regulations
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3. Regulations designed to prevent pollution
Engine oil and filter elements / cartridges, fuel / fuel filter
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Take old oil only to an old oil collection point.
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Take strict precautions to ensure that no oil or Diesel fuel gets into the drains or the ground.
Caution:
The drinking water supply could be contaminated.
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Filter elements are classed as dangerous waste and must be treated as such.
Coolant
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Treat undiluted anti‐corrosion agent and / or anti‐freeze as dangerous waste.
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When disposing of spent coolant comply with the regulations of the relevant local authorities.
4. Notes on safety in handling used engine oil
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Prolonged or repeated contact between the skin and any kind of engine oil decreases the skin. Drying, irrit
ation or inflammation of the skin may therefore occur. Used engine oil also contains dangerous substances
which have caused skin cancer in animal experiments. If the basic rules of hygiene and health and safety
at work are observed, health risks are not to the expected as a result of handling used engine oil.
Health precautions:
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Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used engine oil.
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Protect your skin by means of suitable agents (creams etc.) or wear protective gloves.
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Clean skin which has been in contact with engine oil.
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Wash thoroughly with soap and water. A nailbrush is an effective aid.
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Certain products make it easier to clean your hands.
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Do not use petrol, Diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents as washing agents.
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After washing apply a fatty skin cream to the skin.
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Change oil‐soaked clothing and shoes.
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Do not put oily rags into your pockets.
Ensure that used engine oil is disposed of properly
- Engine oil can endanger the water supply -
For this reason do not let engine oil get into the ground, waterways, the drains or the sewers. Violations are
punishable.
Collect and dispose of used engine oil carefully. For information on collection points please contact the
seller, the supplier or the local authorities.
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Adapted from “Notes on handling used engine oil".
