Fuel System Safety Information
Safety information fuel system
Safety information
Warning! Exposure to fuel can be harmful and can cause severe health damage or death.
Warning! INHALED: Fuel is toxic to the respiratory and other body systems. Exposure may result in various symptoms including drowsiness, unconsciousness or severe health damage. Move a victim to fresh air. Keep a victim warm and at rest. If unconscious, place in the recovery position. If not breathing, apply artificial respiration. Give cardiac massage if necessary. Seek immediate medical attention.
Warning! SWALLOWED: Fuel is moderately toxic and tends to foam on vomiting. If drawn into the lungs, inflammation may develop. Do not induce vomiting. If spontaneous vomiting occurs place the victim in a forward position to reduce the risk of fuel being drawn into the lungs. Give nothing by mouth. If breathing but unconscious, place in the recovery position. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. Seek immediate medical attention.
Warning! EYE CONTACT: Fuel is mildly irritating to the eyes. Flush with plenty of water, blinking as often as possible. Do not force the eyelid open. Seek medical attention for any persistent eye irritation or abnormality.
Warning! SKIN CONTACT: Excessive or prolonged skin contact with diesel fuel may cause serious skin disorders including skin cancer.
Warning! SKIN CONTACT: Fuel is mildly irritating to the skin and may cause dermatitis due to defatting effect. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas of skin with soap and water. Seek medical attention for any persistent skin irritation or abnormality. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Warning! Fuel may not give adequate warning before toxic or harmful effects arise.
Warning! Fuel must not be used as a cleaning agent.
Warning! Highly flammable gases are always present when working on fuel systems. Make sure that open flames, sparks, or burning materials never are near fuel system components.
Warning! Provide adequate ventilation when working on fuel systems.
Warning! Keep fuel containers tightly closed, out of direct sunlight and in a cool area. Keep away from heat sources, ignition sources and oxidizing agents.
Caution! Fuel injection equipment is manufactured to extremely precise tolerances. It is essential that absolute cleanliness is observed when working with these components.