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20 SEBU7858-03
Safety Section
Crushing Prevention and Cutting Prevention
Asbestos Information
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Illustrat
ion 21
Caterpillar equipment and replacement parts that are
shipped f
rom Caterpillar are asbestos free. Caterpillar
recommends the use of only genuine Caterpillar
replacement parts. Use the following guidelines
when you
handle any replacement parts that contain
asbestos or when you handle asbestos debris.
Use caut
ion. Avoid inhaling dust that might be
generated when you handle components that contain
asbestos fibers. Inhaling this dust can be hazardous
to your
health. The components that may contain
asbestos fibers are brake pads, brake bands, lining
material, clutch plates, and some gaskets. The
asbest
os that is used in these components is usually
boundinaresinorsealedinsomeway.Normal
handling is not hazardous unless airborne dust that
conta
ins asbestos is generated.
If dust that may contain asbestos is present, there
are se
veral guidelines that should be followed:
•
Never use compressed air for cleaning.
•
Avoid brushing materials that contain asbestos.
•
Avoi
d grinding materials that contain asbestos.
•
Useawetmethodinordertocleanupasbestos
mat
erials.
•
A vacuum cleaner that is equipped with a high
effi
ciency particulate air filter (HEPA) can also be
used.
•
Us
e exhaust ventilation on permanent machining
jobs.
•
We
ar an approved respirator if there is no other
way to control the dust.
•
Comply with app
licable rules and regulations
for the work place. In the United States, use
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) requir
ements. These OSHA requirements
can be found in “29 CFR 1910.1001”.
•
Obey environ
mental regulations for the disposal
of asbestos.
•
Stay away fr
om areas that might have asbestos
particles in the air.
Dispose of Waste Properly
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Illustration 22
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the
environment. Potentially harmful fluids should be
disposed of according t o local regulations.
Always use leakproof containers when you drain
fluids. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a
drain, or into any source of water.
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Crushing Prevention and
Cutting Prevent ion
SMCS Code: 7000
Sup
port the equipment properly before you perform
any work or maintenance beneath that equipment.
Do not depend on the hydraulic cy linders to hold
up
the equipment. Equipment can fall if a control is
moved, or if a hydraulic line breaks.
Do
not work beneath the cab of the machine unless
the cab is properly supported.
U
nless you are instructed otherwise, never attempt
adjustments while the machine is moving or while
the engine is running.