BENDIX BW7255 User Manual
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General Information
DANGER
AVOID CREATING DUST
POSSIBLE CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
!
While Eaton does not offer asbestos brake linings, the long-term effects
of some non-asbestos fibers have not been determined. Current OSHA
Regulations cover exposure levels to some components of non-
asbestos linings but not all. The following precautions must be used
when handling these materials.
of some non-asbestos fibers have not been determined. Current OSHA
Regulations cover exposure levels to some components of non-
asbestos linings but not all. The following precautions must be used
when handling these materials.
1.
AVOID CREATING DUST. Compressed air or dry brushing must never
be used for cleaning brake assemblies or the work area.
be used for cleaning brake assemblies or the work area.
2.
EATON RECOMMENDS THAT WORKERS DOING BRAKE WORK
MUST TAKE STEPS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE BRAKE
LINING PARTICLES. Proper procedures to reduce exposure include
working in a well ventilated area, segregation of areas where brake
work is done, use of local filtered ventilation systems or use of
enclosed cells with filtered vacuums. Respirators approved by the
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) or National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) should be worn at all
times during brake servicing.
MUST TAKE STEPS TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE BRAKE
LINING PARTICLES. Proper procedures to reduce exposure include
working in a well ventilated area, segregation of areas where brake
work is done, use of local filtered ventilation systems or use of
enclosed cells with filtered vacuums. Respirators approved by the
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) or National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) should be worn at all
times during brake servicing.
3.
Workers must wash before eating, drinking or smoking; shower
after working, and should not wear work clothes home. Work clothes
should be vacuumed and laundered separately without shaking.
after working, and should not wear work clothes home. Work clothes
should be vacuumed and laundered separately without shaking.
4.
OSHA regulations regarding testing, disposal of waste and methods
of reducing exposure for asbestos are set forth in 29 Code of Federal
Regulations § 1910.001. These regulations provide valuable
information which can be utilized to reduce exposure to airborne
particles.
of reducing exposure for asbestos are set forth in 29 Code of Federal
Regulations § 1910.001. These regulations provide valuable
information which can be utilized to reduce exposure to airborne
particles.
5.
Material safety data sheets on this product, as required by OSHA,
are available from Eaton.
are available from Eaton.
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