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monitor. Always provide adequate ventilation in the work area to decrease the risk
of an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
Read VERSUM MATERIALS, INC.
Safetygram 17 "Dangers of Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres" included in the
safety literature in Section
1.14
of this manual.
Any time an oxygen deficient atmosphere is suspected, the proper personal
protective equipment must be used. See the information on personal protective
equipment in Section 1.9 for details.
Personnel in an oxygen deficient atmosphere will not realize they are being
asphyxiated. Breathing of pure inert gases will cause immediate unconsciousness.
Symptoms of asphyxia include:
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Rapid breathing
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Inability to move
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Convulsive movements
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Collapse
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Abnormal pulse
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Rapid fatigue
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Faulty judgment
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Insensitivity to pain