“Only
HardiFlex® Fiber Cement Board has No Asbestos and No Chrysotile
fibers” |
James Hardie Philippines Standard Product Warning
and Safe Working Requirements
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WARNING
DO NOT BREATHE THE DUST AND CUT ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED
AREA
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James Hardie products contain respirable crystalline
silica which is considered by some international authorities
to be a cause of cancer for some occupational sources.
Breathing excessive amounts of respirable silica dust
can also cause a disabling and potentially fatal lung
disease called silicosis, and has been linked with other
diseases. Some studies suggest smoking may increase
these risks.
During installation or handling:
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(1) |
work
in outdoor areas with ample ventilation; |
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(2) |
minimize
dust when cutting by using either ‘Score
and Snap’ knife, or, where not feasible,
use a HardiBlade® Saw Blade and dust-reducing
circular saw attached to a HEPA vacuum; |
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(3) |
warn others in
the immediate area to avoid breathing dust; |
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(4) |
wear a properly-fitted,
approved dust mask or respirator (e.g. N95) in
accordance with applicable government regulations
and manufacturer instructions to further limit
respirable silica exposures.
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| During clean-up,
use HEPA vacuum or wet cleanup methods –
never dry sweep. For further information, refer
to our installation instructions and Material
Safety Data Sheets available at www.jameshardie.com.ph
. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO OUR WARNINGS, MATERIAL
SAFETY DATA SHEETS, AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
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