Chemical Accident Procedures - North Star 1572214 Owner's Manual

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

Chemical accident procedures:

Before you fill the tank, review the following information with regard to handling
accidents. Chemical spills, sprayer leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning
are accident situations which you may encounter. All require an immediate
response – See instructions below.
Sprayer leak
Bodily chemical
contact
Poisoning by
ingestion or
inhalation
WARNING
In the event that the sprayer develops a leak while spraying chemicals,
you must immediately stop spraying.
Turn off power to the sprayer and follow the directions below, as
applicable.
If the leak is internal in the pump cartridge, the pump will
automatically shut off, and the indicator light will turn on.
The pump will not turn back on until the pump cartridge has been
replaced and there is no leaking present.
Personal contamination can occur when chemicals splash, spill, or spray
directly onto a person.
1. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label listed in the
First Aid or Statements of Practical Treatment sections.
General procedures for contact with bleach or surfactant includes:
a) Eyes – immediately rinse with water for 15 minutes. If irritation
persists, contact a doctor.
b) Skin – rinse all contaminated skin surfaces with water. If irritation
persists, contact a doctor.
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing. Dispose of heavily
contaminated clothing per chemical label instructions.
2. Seek medical advice if instructed on the label, or if the victim experiences
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.
In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation:
IF THE VICTIM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREATHING, CALL
911. Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
because you may become incapacitated.
2. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label in the
First Aid or Statement of Practical Treatment sections.
General procedures for ingestion or inhalation of bleach or surfactant
includes:
c) For ingestion: Drink a glass of water. Call a doctor or poison control
center. DO NOT induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a doctor or
poison control center.
d) For inhalation: Immediately move to fresh air.
3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-222-
1222 to be automatically linked to the nearest certified poison control
center. Have the chemical label available for reference.
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