Precauções de saúde e segurança

501-25-7 Body Repairs - General Information 501-25-7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Health and Safety Precautions General Appropriate repair methods and their correct implementation are very important for both vehicle operating safety and personal safety. WARNING: There is danger of injury through: ‡ High voltage when electrical welding. œ Do not perform welding work in a damp environment or on a wet substrate. Use suitable insulation underneath. ‡ Flammable substances in the welding area. œ Remove flammable substances from the danger area. Remove the fuel tank and, where required, those components which supply fuel. œ Completely remove the battery before carrying out any welding in that area. ‡ Welding fumes, which are harmful to health. œ Always ventilate the workplace well and use an extraction system. ‡ Welding spatter and UV radiation. œ Wear protective clothing, gloves and welding mask or welding goggles. ‡ Pyrotechnic components. œ Disconnect the battery negative clamp and cover the battery terminal. Remove any airbag components. All the regulations governing Health and Safety at Work must be complied with during body repairs. Personal protection Welding gases and grinding dusts can be harmful to the health. For this reason, make sure that rooms are well ventilated and work using the welding fumes extraction system. Sealants, underbody protection and paint residues must not be burnt down with an unshielded flame, as this will produce gases which are damaging to health. A dedicated extraction system must always be used when welding or brazing. When working with substances containing solvents, good ventilation must be provided, respiratory protection must be worn and an extraction system must be used. Do not weld in damp areas, if necessary use an insulation mat. Welding and grinding work near the battery presents the danger of explosion. For this reason, it must be removed before the work is started. Cutting, grinding and alignment work on metal panels can cause a noise level of 85 to 90 dB (A) or even more. For this reason, you must always wear ear defenders. The various body areas are subject to very high forces during realignment work. Should any component suddenly become detached during this process, there is a very great danger of injury. For this reason, pulling chains and pulling shackles must be secured with arrester cables. NOTE: Work on airbag systems may only be performed by persons who have a relevant certificate of competence. Some special instructions must be followed when working on airbag systems: ‡ Always stand to the side of it when removing or installing an airbag. ‡ Always store an airbag or an airbag/steering wheel with the airbag side pointing upwards and in a safe place. ‡ Only install the airbag again when the vehicle is fully repaired and the complete electrical systems has been tested. ‡ Take into account the location of air curtains and shoulder airbags. Protection of the vehicle Protect affected areas from weld spatter and dust during all welding and grinding work on the vehicle. If metallic dust stays on the vehicle for some time, there is the likelihood of film rust formation. Grinding or sanding work produce tiny spots of damage to the paint surface, which may cause corrosion. For this reason, make sure to: ‡ Use carbon fibre blankets to protect the vehicle body. ‡ Use covering film to protect the vehicle body from sanding dust and metal dust. ‡ Take appropriate measures to protect the interior equipment of the vehicle during any repair work.