Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems EB/ES BRAKES SERVICE MANUAL - Manual (Page 6)

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DANGER
AVOID CREATING DUST
POSSIBLE CANCER AND LUNG DISEASE HAZARD
While Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC does not offer asbestos
brake linings, the long-term effects of some non-asbestos fi bers
have not been determined. Current OSHA Regulations cover
exposure levels to some components of non-asbestos linings but not
all. The following precautions must be used when handling these
materials.
1. AVOID CREATING DUST. Compressed air or dry brushing must
never be used for cleaning brake assemblies or the work area.
2. BENDIX SPICER FOUNDATION BRAKE LLC RECOMMENDS THAT
WORKERS DOING BRAKE WORK MUST TAKE STEPS TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE BRAKE LINING PARTICLES. Proper
procedures to reduce exposure include working in a well ventilated
area, segregation of areas where brake work is done, use of local
fi ltered ventilation systems or use of enclosed cells with fi ltered
vacuums. Respirators approved by the Mine Safety and Health
Administration (MSHA) or National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH) should be worn at all times during
brake servicing.
3. Workers must wash before eating, drinking or smoking; shower
after working, and should not wear work clothes home. Work
clothes should be vacuumed and laundered separately without
shaking.
4. Material safety data sheets on this product, as required by
OSHA, are available from Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC.
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