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 the Statements of Practical Treatment sections.
General procedures for contact with bleach or surfactant includes:
a) Eyes – immediately rinse with water for 15 minutes. If irritation
persists, contact a doctor.
b) Skin – rinse all contaminated skin surfaces with water. If irritation
persists, contact a doctor.
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing. Dispose of heavily
contaminated clothing per chemical label instructions.
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 sections.
General procedures for ingestion or inhalation of bleach or
surfactant includes:
b)
For ingestion: Drink a glass of water. Call a doctor or poison
control center. DO NOT induce vomiting unless instructed to do
so by a doctor or poison control center.
b) For inhalation: Immediately move to fresh air.
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.
