First Aid; Fuels; Gasoline (Petrol); Fluoroelastomer - Ford 2007 WQ Fiesta Repair Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
First Aid
Apart from meeting any legal requirements it is
desirable for someone in the workshop to be
trained in First Aid procedures.
Splashes in the eye should be flushed carefully
with clean water for at least ten minutes.
Soiled skin should be washed with soap and water.
In case of cold burns, from alternative fuels, place
affected area in cool to cold water.
Individuals affected by inhalation of gases and
fumes should be removed to fresh air immediately.
If effects persist, consult a doctor.
If liquids are swallowed inadvertently, consult a
doctor giving him the information on the container
or label. Do not induce vomiting unless this action
is indicated on the label.
Fluoroelastomer
See Viton.
Foams
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Polyurethane
See also Fire.
Used in sound and noise insulation. Cured foams
used in seat and trim cushioning.
Follow manufacturers instructions.
Unreacted components are irritating and may be
harmful to the skin and eyes. Wear gloves and
goggles.
Individuals with chronic respiratory diseases,
asthma, bronchial medical problems, or histories
of allergic diseases should not work in or near
uncured materials.
The components, vapors or spray mists can cause
direct irritation, sensitivity reactions and may be
toxic or harmful.
Vapors and spray mists must not be inhaled. These
materials must be applied with adequate ventilation
and respiratory protection. Do not remove the
respirator immediately after spraying; wait until the
vapors/mists have cleared.
Burning of the uncured components and the cured
foams can generate toxic and harmful fumes.
Smoking, naked flames or the use of electrical
equipment during foaming operations and until
vapors/mists have cleared should not be allowed.
Any heat cutting of cured foams or partially cured
foams should be conducted with extraction
ventilation. See also the vehicle Body Repair
Manual.
Freon
See Air Conditioning Refrigerant.
Fuels
See also, Fire, Legal Aspects, Chemicals and
Solvents.
Avoid skin contact with fuel where possible. Should
contact occur, wash the affected skin with soap
and water.
Gasoline (Petrol)
Highly flammable
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observe No Smoking policy.
Swallowing can result in mouth and throat irritation
and absorption from the stomach can result in
drowsiness and unconsciousness. Small amounts
can be fatal to children. Aspiration of liquid into the
lungs, through vomiting, is a very serious hazard.
Gasoline dries the skin and can cause irritation
and dermatitis on prolonged or repeated contact.
Liquid in the eye causes severe smarting.
Motor gasoline may contain appreciable quantities
of benzene, which is toxic upon inhalation, and the
concentration of gasoline vapors must be kept very
low. High concentrations will cause eye, nose and
throat irritation, nausea, headache, depression and
symptoms of drunkenness. Very high
concentrations will result in rapid loss of
C O ~ S C ~ O U S ~ ~ S S .
Make sure there is adequate ventilation when
handling and using gasoline. Great care must be
taken to avoid the serious consequences of
inhalation in the event of vapor build up arising
from spillages in confined spaces.
Special precautions apply to cleaning and
maintenance operations on gasoline storage tanks.
Gasoline should not be used as a cleaning agent.
It must not be siphoned by mouth. See First Aid.
Gasoil (Diesel Fuel)
Com busti ble.
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