Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
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Chemical accident procedures:
WARNING
Before you use the pump, review the following information with regard to handling
accidents.
Chemical spills, pump leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning are accident situations
which you may encounter.
All require an immediate response – See instructions below.
Pump leak
In the event that the pump develops a leak while spraying chemicals, you
must immediately stop spraying
.
Turn off power to the pump and follow the directions below, as
applicable.
Bodily chemical
contact
Personal contamination can occur when chemicals splash, spill, or spray
directly onto a person.
1. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label listed in
the “First Aid” or “Statements of Practical Treatment” section.
General procedures include:
a) Eyes – immediately flush with water or follow other directions as
specified on the chemical label.
b) Skin – immediately wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap
and water, or follow directions as specified on the chemical label.
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing immediately. Dispose of
heavily contaminated clothing per the instructions on the chemical
label for safe chemical/container disposal.
2. Seek medical advice if instructed on the label, or if the victim experiences
symptoms of harmful effects such as burning, swelling, nausea, chest
pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion. When seeking medical
advice, be sure to bring the chemical product label.
Poisoning by
ingestion or
inhalation
In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation
:
IF THE VICTIM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREATHING,
CALL
911
. Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
because you may become incapacitated.
2. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label in the
“First Aid” or “Statement of Practical Treatment” section.
3. Call a poison control center for further advice.
In the U.S., call 1-800-
222-1222 to be automatically linked to the nearest certified poison
control center.
Have the chemical label available for reference.
Chemical spills
Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned up.
Refer to the chemical label for any specific clean-up instructions with regard
to the chemical spilled.
