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Ocmis Irrigazione S.p.A. – INSTRUCTION AND WARNING MANUAL – Translation of Original Instructions
MUMR-R1.02 .EN - 31/07/2015
CHAPTER 4 - Safety
4.10
CONSIDERATIONS AND SAFETY WARNINGS FOR OILS AND LUBRICANTS
4.10.1
CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE DEGREE OF HAZARDOUSNESS OF PRODUCTS
The oil and lubricants placed in the machine by the manufacturer (see ch.
7 pars. 7.7.1) are classifi ed as NON HAZARDOUS based on Directive
1999/45/EC. In fact these have refi ned mineral origin and have a DMSO-extract value determined by IP 346 method of less than 3%; hence classifi ed
as NOT CARCINOGENIC pursuant to Directive 94/69/EC Note L, introduced with the 21st adaptation to technical progress of Directive 67/548.
4.10.2
FIRST AID MEASURES
Employees that will provide fi rst aid shall not expose themselves to any action involving personal risks without having previously undertaken
appropriate training.
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In the event of contact with the eyes, immediately wash with water for a few minutes keeping the eyelids open.
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In the event of contact with the skin remove contaminated parts of clothing, wash the affected body surface with water and soap or skin detergent.
In either case if pain and/or reddening symptoms appear seek medical attention.
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If hit by a pressurised jet that has caused lesions in one or more parts of the body, the victim must be taken to hospital without waiting for the
appearance of symptoms.
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If for any reason you are surrounded by an atmosphere of oil vapours or mist, you must move or be moved to a well ventilated area, positioned
so as to facilitate breathing and seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
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If in addition to inhalation minor ingestion has also occurred, the mouth must be rinsed, to not induce vomiting and seek medical attention.
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If ingestion has been more signifi cant and the victim is conscious, administer water in small amounts and take to the Emergency Services, if the
victim is not conscious immediately call for an ambulance.
4.10.3
FIRE PREVENTION MEASURES
Employees that will put out the fi re shall not expose themselves to any action involving personal risks without having previously undertaken appropriate
training.
Employees that will put out the fi re shall wear protective gear complete with self contained breathing apparatus with face shield, suitable fi re protection
clothing including: helmets, protective boots and gloves. All the above in compliance with European Standard EN 469.
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Promptly isolate the hazardous area, removing people and animals if present in the vicinity of the fi re.
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Appropriate fi re extinguishing equipment is class B: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam, water spray, sand, earth.
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Do not use water jets to put fi res out but only to cool the surrounding exposed surfaces that in this case might be the tanks containing liquids - their
internal pressure might signifi cantly increase due to heat and they might explode.
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Avoid breathing the combustion smokes which might contain carbon, sulfur, nitrogen and unburned hydrocarbons compounds.
4.10.4
MEASURES FOR ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE
The employees who will intervene to counter the spillage shall wear protective clothing suitable for the purpose, shall not be exposed to any action
involving personal risks without having previously undertaken appropriate training.
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Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
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Promptly isolate the hazardous area, removing people and animals if present in the vicinity of the incident.
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Prevent the spilled liquid from dispersing and entering soil, sewers or surface waters.
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Collect the spilled liquid cleaning up the area, transfer it to suitable impermeable containers suitable for transportation and storage and dispose
of in accordance with local regulations.
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Alert the local authority if the liquid has caused environmental pollution.
4.10.5
HANDLING AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Suitable clothing and protection shields must be worn for handling. This in order to avoid contact of the products with eyes or skin.
References for suitability of main protection equipment: Goggles ref. Standard UNI-EN 166, Gloves Ref. Standard UNI-EN 374.
4.10.6
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No signifi cant effects or critical dangers are known.
4.10.7
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ON STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
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Impermeable non perishable containers must be used for storage, suitable for transportation and fi tted with tight lids.
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For disposal of waste oils and lubricants or recovery from accidental spillage, Specialised Firms must be contacted according to the provisions
contained in Presidential Decree 691/82 (Obligatory Waste Oil Consortium) and in part IV of the Environmental Code (Law Decree No. 152/2006)
as amended and added.
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