Atlas Copco Cobra Serie Instrucciones De Seguridad Y De Funcionamiento página 10

Safety and operating instructions
WARNING Silica hazard
Exposure to crystalline silica (sometimes called 'silica
dust') as a result of breaking, drilling, hammering, or
other activities involving rock, concrete, asphalt or
other materials may cause silicosis (a serious lung
disease), silicosis-related illnesses, cancer, or death.
Silica is a major component of rock, sand and mineral
ores. To reduce silica exposure:
Use proper engineering controls to reduce the
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amount of silica in the air and the build-up of dust
on equipment and surfaces. Examples of such
controls include: exhaust ventilation and dust
collection systems, water sprays, and wet drilling.
Make sure that controls are properly installed and
maintained.
Wear, maintain, and correctly use approved
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particulate respirators when engineering controls
alone are not adequate to reduce exposure below
permissible levels.
► Participate in air monitoring, medical exams, and
training programs offered by your employer and
when required by law.
► Wear washable or disposable protective clothes
at the worksite; shower and change into clean
clothes before leaving the worksite to reduce
exposure of silica to yourself, other persons, cars,
homes, and other areas.
► Never eat, drink, or use tobacco products in areas
where there is dust containing crystalline silica.
Wash your hands and face before eating, drinking,
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or using tobacco products outside of the exposure
area.
Work with your employer to reduce silica exposure
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at your worksite.
DANGER Exhaust fume hazard
The exhaust fumes from the machine's internal
combustion engine contain carbon monoxide and
are poisonous. Inhaling exhaust fumes can result in
serious injury or death.
Never inhale exhaust fumes.
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Never use the machine indoors or in a poorly
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ventilated area.
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WARNING Dust hazard
Some dusts, fumes or other airborne material created
during use of the machine may contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of such chemicals are:
Crystalline silica, cement and other masonry
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products.
● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated
rubber.
Lead from lead-based paints.
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To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work
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in a well ventilated area and work with approved
safety equipment, such as dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING Projectiles
During operating, splinters or other particles from the
working material may become projectiles and cause
personal injury by striking the operator or other
persons.
► Use approved personal protective equipment,
including impact resistant eye protection with side
protection.
► Make sure that no unauthorised persons trespass
into the working zone.
Keep the workplace free from foreign objects.
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© 2008 Atlas Copco Construction Tools AB | No. 9800 0665 90 | 2008-10-28
COBRA MK1, TT, TT-AWD