Risk Of Burn Injuries, Suffocation And Poisoning When Working On The Exhaust System And The Components Connected To It. Risk Of Suffocation And Risk Of Poisoning Caused By Inhalation Of Gaseous And Solid Components Of The Exhaust. Risk Of - As49.00-Z-0001-01A

Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the hazard area.

Engine all (4xWD, CAR, Light transporter, TRUCK, UNIMOG, smart) 

Risk of burn injuries 

The exhaust system and all components connected to it are very hot during operation and remain so after the engine is switched off. Do not touch hot parts.

Risk of suffocation and poisoning 

Exhaust gases may also cause cancer.

At higher concentrations, irritation of mucous membranes and headaches may occur. Carbon monoxide may cause damage to unborn children.

Avoid inhalation of exhaust gases; wear respiratory protection.

Use the exhaust extraction system.

Risk of injury 

Risk of injury to the eyes, skin, and respiratory paths due to contact with exhaust residues such as diesel particulates and diesel soot. To prevent skin contact on hands, wear nitrile gloves.

First aid measures 

In the event of inhalation: 

Move victim from the hazard area to fresh air without endangering yourself and consult a physician immediately.

After contact with skin: 

Immediately wash affected areas of the body with plenty of soap and water. Employees who have experienced skin contact must consult a physician immediately.

After contact with eyes: 

Rinse eyes thoroughly with running water for at least ten minutes with the eyelids wide open and contact an eye doctor immediately.