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Dizziness
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Numbness
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Any unusual odor or taste
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Eye or skin irritation
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Narrowing or dimming of vision
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Claustrophobia
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Loss of balance or orientation
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Always Use the Buddy System
Never work in this garment alone. A minimum of two people should enter con-
taminated areas together. It is important to have someone available to assist in
the event of an emergency. That person will require the same level of protection
as the person needing emergency assistance.
Manage and Prevent Heat Stress
This garment interferes with the natural regulation of body temperature. This can
lead to a rise in core body temperature and heat stress. The wearer should be
aware of the symptoms and treatment of heat stress. The wearer can take several
steps to limit and/or prevent heat stress, such as use of a cooling system, and
working in accordance with a conservative work/rest schedule. The maximum
time the garment can be worn depends on such variables as the air supply, ambi-
ent condition, climate inside the garment, physical and psychological condition of
the wearer, work rate and work load. The TLV™ pocket guide from the American
Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, Cincinnati) provides
corrected heat stress limits for totally encapsulating garments. Similar information
is available on the federal OSHA website (www.OSHA.gov).
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