Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

General Information » Body Repair Health and Safety and General Precautions
General

Appropriate repair methods and carrying out repair and paint jobs correctly is particularly important to the operating safety of vehicles and the safety of people.

WARNING: There is danger of injury through:

High voltage when electrical welding.

• Do not perform welding work in a damp environment or on a wet substrate. Use suitable insulation underneath.

Welding spatter and UV radiation.

• Wear protective clothing, gloves and welding mask or welding goggles.

Fire, explosion and hot surfaces in the work area.

• Always have a suitable fire extinguisher available when using welding or heating equipment.
• Remove flammable substances from the danger area. Remove the fuel tank and fuel pipes and hoses.
• Welding and grinding near the battery presents the danger of explosion. Remove the battery before you start working.
• During paint work there is an increased danger of fire or explosion. Prevent any sparks being created. Fire, open light and smoking are forbidden.
• Always ventilate the workplace well and use an extraction system.
• Wear protective footwear made from anti-static material.
• Only use tools made of wood, brass or copper to clean stands and extraction ducts.

  Do not use tools made of steel.

• Only fill or decant paint materials in a specially marked area.

Inhalation and/or absorption through the skin of harmful substances.

• Welding fumes grinding dusts and solvent vapours can be extremely harmful to the health.
• Sealants, underbody protection and paint residues must not be burnt down with an unshielded flame, as this will produce harmful substances.
• Always ventilate the workplace well and use an extraction system.
• Wear protective clothing.

Pyrotechnic components.

• Disconnect the battery negative clamp and cover the battery terminal
• Remove any airbag components.

Noise

• Cutting, grinding and alignment work can cause a noise level over 85 dB (A).
• Always wear ear protection.

High Forces.

• 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.
• Pulling chains and pulling shackles must be secured with arrester cables.

As well as these general instructions on the dangers in body and paint shops, you must observe:

• All valid local national and international regulations governing Health and Safety atWork
• Safety instructions of material equipment and tool manufacturers

For additional information, refer to: (100-00 General Information) Solvents, Sealants and Adhesives (Description and Operation), Air Conditioning (A/C) System Health and Safety Precautions (Description and Operation), Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Health and Safety Precautions (Description and Operation).

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