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FROM St—D— Corp 9256869415 [WED?-IAN 77 2072 9:78lST. 9:05ZNo. 7585658788 P 2 <br /> 3 <br /> Mostautomotive repair shops use the following <br /> hazardous materials: <br /> • Degreasers/corrosives — solutions used to remove baked on <br /> grime from parts and sulfuric acid used in batteries. r <br /> ir <br /> • Lubricating fluids—crankcase oil, transmission oil, valve SaLv_nlTTAN X <br /> grinding coolant wheel bearing and C.V.joint grease. <br /> • Hydraulic/cooling fluids — brake fluid, power steering <br /> fluid, automatic transmission fluid, and antifreeze for cooling. <br /> •Compressed gases — used in gas welding and freon <br /> used in air conditioning systems. <br /> •Soiventstremovers —liquids used to dissolve another <br /> substance. <br /> •Adhesives—to attach and repair parts. _ <br /> • Fuels — For powering vehicles. - -- <br /> •Paint products-- enamel aerosols and undercoating products for painting <br /> parts and protecting the vehicle undercarriage. <br /> •Asbestos—dust from brake and clutch assembly overhaul. <br /> e Exhaust gases — exiting the vehicle tail-pipe. <br /> Each of these materials has at least one of the hazardous properties listed above. <br /> After you have identified the hazardous materials in your shop, the next step is to <br /> protect yourself from them. W <br /> To protect yourself from hazardous materials you must use personal protective" <br /> equipment. Your employer must pay for the cost of the protective equipment, and if <br /> train you in its use. If you wish to use a different type of equipment than your 9 <br /> employer has supplied for you, you may have to pay the difference in cost, if any. �s <br /> There are different types of protective equipment for handling hazardous materials, including: <br /> LU N GIRESPIRATORY SYSTEM PROTECTION —two types of respirators. <br /> EYE PROTECTION ---glasses, goggles, face shields <br /> SKIN/BODY PROTECTION —gloves, safety shoes, protective suits, aprons, boots. <br /> Look at the container label and the product MSDS under the "Special Information" section to find out what <br /> protection you need for the material you are using. <br /> When should you use personal protective equipment? <br /> ANY TIME YOU WORK WITH A"HAZARDOUS MATERIAL:' <br /> Don't take chances. , .even if you know that you <br /> will only be working with a material for , <br /> a short time.Take a few minutes to use <br /> the proper protection so you won't regret <br /> an accident that could have been prevented. <br /> USE THE RECOMMENDED PROTECTION. <br /> to <br /> ,c Copyright 1987 KLM Automotive Publishing Inc. <br />