Section 3
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Safety Harrington Generators International
8kVA Diesel Generator 22 Part No: 498
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8kVA Diesel Generator 22 Part No: 498
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Other
insulation,
gaskets and
seals.
No specific hazards under normal use
conditions.
DO NOT burn as a method of disposal as
combustion is likely to give rise to a
complex mixture of airborne solids, liquid
particulates and gases including carbon
monoxide and unidentified organic and
inorganic compounds which may be
hazardous to health.
n/a
Asbestos
This generator is asbestos free.
n/a
Battery Acid
Battery is
located in the
battery
compartment
at the front of
the
generator.
The User and Service Technicians will
not normally come into contact with acid
unless a battery has leaked for any
reason.
This is a concentrated sulphuric acid
solution and may cause skin burns.
Protective overalls, rubber gloves and
eye protection should be worn when
handling this product.
If spilt dilute and wash away with copious
quantities of water.
Skin Contact:
Rinse skin and
contaminated clothing with copious
quantities of water. If persistent irritation
or blistering occurs obtain medical
attention. If the material is injected under
high pressure into the body obtain
medical assistance immediately.
Inhalation:
In the unlikely event of
inhalation of fumes move the individual to
fresh air. Obtain medical attention
immediately. If difficulties are experienced
with breathing a qualified person should
administer oxygen. If breathing stops give
artificial respiration.
Eyes
: In the unlikely event that the
material enters the eye flush with copious
quantities of clean water for at least 15
minutes. Place a sterile pad over the eye
and seek medical attention immediately in
all cases.
Ingestion
: In the unlikely event that
ingestion occurs, wash out the mouth with
water. Do not induce vomiting. If the
patient is conscious give them water or
milk to drink. Obtain medical attention
immediately.
Exhaust
Fumes
Exhaust fumes are very hot and contain
carbon monoxide which can cause
unconsciousness and death in humans
and animals. It is odourless and tasteless
but diesel exhaust fumes contain other
chemicals and soot which will irritate the
eyes and breathing and will usually alert
the user to the presence of fumes.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
are dizziness, nausea, fatigue and
vertigo.
Skin Contact:
Rinse skin with water. If
persistent irritation or blistering occurs
obtain medical attention
Inhalation:
In the event of inhalation of
fumes move the individual to fresh air. If
difficulties are experienced with breathing
a qualified person should administer
oxygen. If breathing stops give artificial
respiration. Obtain medical attention in all
cases.
Eyes
: In the unlikely event that the fumes
enter the eye flush with copious quantities
of clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Place a sterile pad over the eye and seek
medical attention immediately in all cases.
