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00 .. ... Safety Instructions For Handling Oil




00 - Safety instructions for handling oil





Warning:
Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!





Recycling:
Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.





Measures if oil is unintentionally released:
- Personal precautionary measures: Danger of slipping! Keep non-involved persons away from the work area. Wear personal protective clothing/equipment.
- Environmental protection measures: Prevent oil from draining into drain channels, sewerage systems, pits, cellars, water and the ground.
- Limiting spread: Use oil blocks to prevent the surface spread of oil.
- Cleaning procedure: Bind and dispose of escaped oil with nonflammable absorbents.

Note: Do not flush oil away with water or aqueous cleaning agents.