Health & Safety Precautions (page 12 of 14)

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Components/materials containing asbestos: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractor.  

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Oil and fuel wastes (e.g. rags, used spill kit material): Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractors.  

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Air filters: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractors.  

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Rubber/plastics: Dispose of in ordinary waste.  

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Hoses: Dispose of in ordinary waste.  

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Batteries: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractors.  

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Airbags - DANGER EXPLOSIVES: Keep separate and dispose of to specialist contractors.  

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Electrical components: Return to supplier for refurbishment or disassemble and reuse any suitable components. 
Dispose of remainder in ordinary waste.  

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Catalytic converters: May be sold if kept separate from general waste.  

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Packaging: Compact/recycle as much as possible and dispose of in ordinary waste.  

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Office/paper waste: Recycle paper and toner and ink cartridges, dispose of remainder in ordinary waste.  

Noise  

Car alarm testing, panel beating, running engines, using air tools etc. are operations which invariably produce a large 
amount of noise. The location of such activities and also the time of day must be carefully considered having regard to the 
proximity of houses schools etc.  
 
Some operations may produce high noise levels which could, in time, damage hearing. In these cases, suitable ear 
protection must be worn.  
 

Solder  

Solders are mixtures of metals such that the melting point of the mixture is below that of the constituent metals (normally 
lead and tin). Solder application does not normally give rise to toxic lead fumes, provided a gas/air flame is used. Oxy-
acetylene flames should not be used, as they are much hotter and will cause lead fumes to be produced.  
 
Some fumes may be produced by the application of any flame to surfaces coated with grease, and inhalation of these 
should be avoided.  
 
Removal of excess solder should be undertaken with care, to make sure that fine lead dust is not produced, which can 
give toxic effects if inhaled. Respiratory protection may be necessary.  
 
Solder spillage and filings should be collected and removed promptly to prevent general air contamination by lead.  
 
High standards of personal hygiene are necessary in order to avoid ingestion of lead or inhalation of solder dust from 
clothing.  
 

Solvents  

For example acetone, white spirit, toluene, xylene, trichloroethane.  
 
Used in cleaning and dewaxing materials, paints, plastics, resins and thinners.  
 
Some may be highly flammable or flammable.  
 
Skin contact will degrease the skin and may result in irritation and dermatitis following repeated or prolonged contact. 
Some can be absorbed through the skin in toxic or harmful quantities.