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Remove any personnel in an oxygen deficient atmosphere to fresh air.
Get
medical attention immediately. Use cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the victim
is not breathing. Positive pressure breathing apparatus must be worn by any
rescuers entering a suspected oxygen deficient atmosphere.
Nitrogen gas may accumulate in low or confined areas. All requirements of
OSHA 1910.146 (Confined Space Guidelines. ) must be met when working with
inert gases in confined spaces. Self contained breathing apparatus is required
(cartridge or filter type gas masks cannot be used). See the information on
personal protective equipment in this section for details.
When entering a confined area or area which may contain high inert gas
concentrations, a
"Buddy System"
must be used. One person should remain
outside the suspect area, but within view of the other person. This method ensures
that the other person can respond in the event of an emergency.
Personal protective equipment required for use with inerts is listed in Section 1.9.
A list of inert gases used in the GASGUARD system follows:
Argon
Halocarbon 115
Carbon Dioxide
Halocarbon 116
Halocarbon 11
Helium
Halocarbon 12
Krypton
Halocarbon 13
Neon
Halocarbon 14
Nitrogen