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Operation
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Important Safety Information (
cont’d)
Chemical accident procedures:
WARNING
Before you fill the sprayer, review the following information with regard
to handling accidents.
Chemical spills, sprayer leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning are
accident situations which you may encounter.
All require an immediate
response
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See instructions below.
Sprayer leak
In the event that the sprayer develops a leak while spraying chemicals, you
must
immediately stop spraying
.
Turn off power to the sprayer 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
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immediately flush with water or follow other directions as specified
on the chemical label.
b) Skin
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immediately wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap
and water, or follow directions as specified on the chemical label.
c) Clothing
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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.