Fume or gas intoxication

Fire

Is only supported by a jack.

Under a car which

Never venture

Crushing

Burning

Scalding

General hazards

• Don't remove the radiator or expansion tank cap while the engine is hot.

• Engine oil, automatic transmission fluid or power steering fluid may also be dangerously hot if the engine has recently been running.

• Beware of burns from the exhaust system and from any part of the engine. Brake discs and drums can also be extremely hot immediately after use.

• When working under or near a raised vehicle

always supplement the jack with axle stands, or use drive-on ramps.

• Take care if loosening or tightening high-torque nuts when the vehicle is on stands. Initial loosening and final tightening should be done with the wheels on the ground.

• Fuel is highly flammable; fuel vapour is

explosive.

• Don't let fuel spill onto a hot engine.

• Do not smoke or allow naked lights

(including pilot lights) anywhere near a

vehicle being worked on. Also beware of

creating sparks

• Mains voltage is also dangerous. Make sure that any mains-operated equipment is correctly earthed. Mains power points should be protected by a residual current device (RCD) circuit breaker.

• Exhaust fumes are poisonous; they often contain carbon monoxide, which is rapidly fatal if inhaled. Never run the

engine in a confined space such as a garage with the doors shut.

• Fuel vapour is also

poisonous, as are the vapours from some cleaning solvents and paint thinners.

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