Personal and environmental hazards
Cleaning products, especially solvents, can be toxic or flammable, especially when used in high concentrations. Make sure you understand and comply with your local regulations concerning the safe handling and disposal of substances that can be hazardous to health. Wherever possible, use the least hazardous materials available, and in the smallest quantities practical for any given task. Pour only small amounts of fluid onto a pad or cloth and keep the lids of any product containers closed when you are not actually pouring from them.
Keep the work area ventilated
Using toxic substances in enclosed areas is especially hazardous. Keep your inside work area well ventilated, and when working inside vehicles leave all the doors and the sunroof, if fitted, wide open. When ventilation is poor, it may be necessary to use flexible ducting to remove fumes and vapors from inside vehicles you are working on.
Dangers of flammable substances
Some solvents are highly volatile and can explode. Remove all sources of ignition from the work area. It is good practice to disconnect the battery.
Personal protection
Wear appropriate protective clothing including eyewear, and impervious gloves to protect hands and forearms. If you splash solvent onto items of clothing, remove them and hang them in a safe open place to dry out. If you are not sure how hazardous a particular chemical product is, refer to the relevant MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).
Source: CDX Global
