WÄRTSILÄ VASA 6L32, Instruction Manual

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02A.2.2 Personal protection equipment
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Respiratory organs protection: Oil mist: Use respirator, com-
bined particle and gas filter. Evaporated fumes (hydrogen
sulphide, etc.): Use respirator, inorganic gas filter.
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Hands protection: Strong, heat and hydrocarbon resistant
gloves (nitrile rubber for example).
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Eye protection: Wear goggles if splash risk exists.
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Skin and body protection: Wear facial screen and covering
clothing as required. Use safety footwear when handling bar-
rels. Wear protecting clothes if hot product is handled.
02A.2.3 First aid measures
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Inhalation of fumes: Move victim to fresh air, keep warm and
lying still. Give oxygen or mouth to mouth resuscitation as
needed. Seek medical advice after significant exposures. In-
halation of oil mist: Seek medical advice.
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Skin contact: Hot oil on the skin should be cooled immediately
with plenty of cold water. Wash immediately with plenty of
water and soap. Do not use solvents, the oil is spread and may
be absorbed into the skin. Remove contaminated clothing.
Seek medical advice if irritation develops.
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Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, for at
least 15 minutes and seek medical advice. If possible, keep
rinsing until eye specialist has been reached.
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Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting, in
order not to risk aspiration into respiratory organs. Seek medi-
cal advice.
Note! Complete safety data sheets for the specific products used at your
installation should be available from the fuel oil delivering com-
pany.
Appendix A Environmental Hazards 200507
02A - 2