GOLD CGs
Handling ceramic fiber and fiberglass materials
REMOVAL OF COMBUSTION CHAMBER
LINING OR BASE PANELS
The combustion chamber lining or base insulation panels in this prod- uct contain ceramic fiber materials. Ceramic fibers can be converted to cristobalite in very high temperature applications. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded,“Crystalline silica inhaled in the form of quartz or cristobalite from occupational sources is carcinogenic to humans (Group 1).”:
Precautionary measures
❏Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and contact with skin or eyes.
•Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the OSHA requirements for fiberglass wool at the time this document was written. Other types of respirators may be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH recommen- dations can be found on the NIOSH web site at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html. NIOSH approved respirators, manufacturers, and phone numbers are also listed on this web site.
•Wear
❏Apply enough water to the combustion chamber lining or base insulation to prevent airborne dust.
❏Remove combustion chamber lining or base insula- tion from the boiler and place it in a plastic bag for disposal.
❏Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer thoroughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
❏Eye: Irrigate immediately.
❏Breathing: Fresh air.
REMOVAL OF FIBERGLASS WOOL
or
INSTALLATION OF FIBERGLASS WOOL, COMBUSTION CHAMBER LINING OR BASE PANELS:
This product contains fiberglass jacket insulation and ceramic fiber materials in combustion chamber lining or base panels in gas fired products. Airborne fibers from these materials have been listed by the State of California as a possible cause of cancer through inhalation.
Precautionary measures
❏Avoid breathing fiberglass dust and contact with skin or eyes.
•Use NIOSH certified dust respirator (N95). This type of respirator is based on the OSHA requirements for fiberglass wool at the time this document was written. Other types of respirators may be needed depending on the job site conditions. Current NIOSH recom- mendations can be found on the NIOSH web site at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage. html. NIOSH approved respirators, manufac- turers, and phone numbers are also listed on this web site.
•Wear
❏Operations such as sawing, blowing, tear out, and spraying may generate airborne fiber concentration requiring additional protection.
❏Wash potentially contaminated clothes separately from other clothing. Rinse clothes washer thor- oughly.
NIOSH stated First Aid.
❏Eye: Irrigate immediately.
❏Breathing: Fresh air.
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