Gases
See Gas Cylinders.
Gaskets (Fluoroelastomer)
See Viton.
General Workshop Tools and Equipment
It is essential that all tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and the correct
safety equipment is used where required.
Never use tools or equipment for any purpose other than that for which they were designed.
Never over – load equipment such as hoists, jacks, axle and chassis stands or lifting slings.
Damage caused by overloading is not always immediately apparent and may result in a fatal
failure the next time that the equipment is used.
Do not use damaged or defective tools or equipment, particularly high speed equipment such
as grinding wheels. A damaged grinding wheel can disintegrate without warning and cause
serious injury.
Wear suitable eye protection when using grinding, chiselling or sand blasting equipment.
Wear a suitable breathing mask when using abrasive blasting equipment, working with
asbestos-based materials or using spraying equipment.
Ensure adequate ventilation to control dusts, mists and fumes.
High Pressure Air, Lubrication and Oil Test Equipment
See also Lubricants and Greases.
Always keep high pressure equipment in good condition, and regularly maintained,
particularly at joints and unions.
Never direct a high pressure nozzle, e.g. diesel injector, at the skin as the fluid may penetrate
to the under - lying tissue etc., and cause serious injury.
Halon
See CFCs.