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Figure 1.40 Example of a safety data sheet. (Source: AutoGlym)
gearboxes, can cause injury when being removed and refi tted. A few simple
precautions will prevent you from injuring yourself, or others.
Never try to lift anything beyond your capability – get a mate to help. The
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amount you can safely lift will vary but any more than you feel comfortable
with, you should get help.
Whenever possible use an engine hoist, a transmission jack or a trolley jack Safety fi rst
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( Fig. 1.41 ).
Use lifting equipment where there
Lift correctly, using the legs and keeping your back straight.
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is risk of injury when moving loads
When moving heavy loads on a trolley, get help and position yourself so you manually.
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will not be run over if you lose control.
The ideal option in all cases is to avoid manual handling where possible.