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Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oils, particularly used engine oils. |
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Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practicable. |
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Do not put oily rags in pockets. |
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Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly underpants, with oil. |
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Heavily soiled clothing and oil-impregnated footwear should not be worn. Overalls must be cleaned regularly. |
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First Aid treatment should be obtained immediately for open cuts and wounds. |
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Use barrier creams, applying them before each work period, to help the removal of oil from the skin. |
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Wash with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed (skin cleansers and nail brushes will help). Preparations containing lanolin replace the natural skin oils which have been removed. |
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Do not use gasoline, kerosine, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinner or solvents for cleaning skin. |
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If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice without delay. |
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Where practicable, degrease components prior to handling. |
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Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should be worn, for example, chemical goggles or face shields; in addition an eye wash facility should be provided. |