Work Safety

• Strict observance of the use of materials and additives is required for certain operations in the Service Instructions. Only parts from the "Service" area or parts and additives corresponding to identical specifications must be used for these operations.
• All components that have been released or removed during repair work must be re- tightened at their original installation locations.
• During operations on the underbody or in the engine compartment, it must be ensured that a safe distance is maintained from components which become hot during driving operation (such as engine, engine attaching parts, exhaust system, brakes and transmission). Suitable protective measures must be taken (such as wearing of protective gloves).
• Work that has not been properly executed poses a threat, not only to your own safety, but also to the safety of the vehicle driver and third parties involved in road traffic. All work on vehicles must be performed with the utmost care and diligence.
• Several operations require special tools that may only be utilized for the purpose specified in the Service Instructions. Only the use of these tools ensures safe and technically reliable repair work, as approved by GM.
• The continuous, diligent observance and implementation of the relevant repair method is a prerequisite for maintaining road traffic safety and operational safety of the vehicle.
• Specific national legislation, guidelines and information of trade associations for the respective country, as well as those of the chemical industry, must be observed to ensure work safety.

All employees are obligated to uphold and observe the work safety measures. These duties include:

• Adhering to regulations and operating instructions.
• Making use of technical equipment.
• Using personal protective equipment.
• Participating in seminars.
• Reporting and eliminating faults.
• The disabling of the high voltage system is must be strictly performed by observing the service instruction.
• Reporting malfunctions and avoiding accidents.
• Eating or drinking are prohibited when handling toxic, carcinogenic or mutagenic hazardous substances
• Do not smoke when handling flammable or explosive substances.