North Star M282737F Owner's Manual page 21

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
Bodily chemical Personal contamination can occur when chemicals splash, spill, or spray
contact directly onto a person.
1. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label listed in the
2. Seek medical advice if instructed on the label, or if the victim experiences
In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation:
Poisoning by
ingestion or
IF THE VICTIM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREATHING, CALL 911.
inhalation
Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
2. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label in the "First
3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-222-
Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned up.
Refer to the chemical label for any specific clean-up instructions with regard to
the chemical spilled.
General procedures include:
1. Control the spill by stopping the source of the spill. If the source of the spill
2. Contain the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources. Use a
3. Clean up the spill immediately -- Absorbent materials like ground corncobs
4. Seek additional advice from the chemical manufacturer and your state's
"First Aid" or "Statements of Practical Treatment" section.
General procedures include:
a) Eyes – immediately flush with water or follow other directions as specified
on the chemical label.
b) Skin – immediately wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap
and water, or follow directions as specified on the chemical label.
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing immediately. Dispose of heavily
contaminated clothing per the instructions on the chemical label for safe
chemical/container disposal.
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.
because you may become incapacitated.
Aid" or "Statement of Practical Treatment" section.
1222 to be automatically linked to the nearest certified poison control
center. Have the chemical label available for reference.
is a container leak, place the leaking container in a larger, watertight
container. Keep unprotected people away from the spill site.
shovel or other tool to make a dike around the spill with soil, sod, or absorbent
material.
or pet litter should be spread on the spill area to soak up the pesticide. The
contaminated material should then shoveled into a leak proof container. Do
not flush the spill area with water until you receive advice as directed below.
pesticide regulatory agency regarding decontamination of the spill site:
- Chemical manufacturer. The chemical label provides contact
information for the chemical manufacturer.
-
State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U.S., call the National Pesticide
Information Center at 1-800-858-7378 for assistance in determining
how to contact your state's pesticide regulatory agency.
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