Cessna 188 Series Service Manual page 416

MODEL 188 & T188 SERIES SERVICE MANUAL
WARNING
Operators, pilots, and maintenance personnel directly concerned with aerial
application of agricultural chemicals must be thoroughly familiar with all
precautionary measures. The following information is provided for the in-
dividual who is not familiar with these chemicals, but who is required to
perform maintenance on agricultural aircraft.
1.
Almost all agricultural chemicals are toxic, depending on exposure rate. Some are highly toxic
and can even be fatal if exposure is prolonged or treatment is delayed. Immediate treatment is
a must upon known exposure.
2. Toxic chemicals can enter the body in different ways; inhalation when in vapor form, ingestion
when contaminated foods, drinks, or tobacco products are consumed, and absorption when
chemical passes through skin on contact. The latter is probably most dangerous, because a
very small amount is lethal, and the individual usually doesn't realize he has been con-
tamirated.
NOTE
Most common symptoms of exposure are as follows, but not necessarily
in order of appearance:
1) Miosis, constriction of pupils of the eyes, creating a
dimming of vision.
2) Rhinorrhea, excessive nasal discharge, runny nose.
3) Salivation, uncontrolled drooling of the mouth.
4) Constriction or tightness in chest, inability to breathe
deeply enough.
5) Sometimes a cough is evident.
6) Sometimes, but not always, headache, fatigue, anorexia (loss of appetite),
nausea, perspiration, dizziness, twitching, dreaming, irritability, and
mood changes.
Naturally as exposure increases symptoms worsen, and some new ones appear:
1) Cyanosis, bluish or purplish color indicating deficient oxygenation of
the blood.
2) Convulsions, appearing as similar to an uncontrolled fit.
3) Coma.
4) Loss of reflexes.
5) Loss of control over urination and excretion.
If any of these symptoms are apparent, medical aid should be sought IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT DOCTOR YOURSELF. IDENTIFY CHEMICAL CONTAMINATE, SO THE
PHYSICIAN CAN MAKE IMMEDIATE DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIBE PROPER TREATMENT.
3. When handling chemicals, always wear protective equipment: Rubber gloves, rubber boots, clean
cap, long-sleeved coveralls or jump suit. All these items should be changed daily. Do Not permit
contaminated clothing to be laundered by someone who is unaware of the hazard in handling, this
includes industrial laundry service. If handling material in an enclosed area, wear an approved
respirator or other breathing device.
4. After use aircraft should be washed down thoroughly, especially prior to maintenance.
DO NOT
steam clean, as this tends to vaporize chemicals allowing easier and faster absorption. Drainage
from wash area, must be into an area where poisoning cannot occur. DO NOT allow aircraft to
be washed by untrained personnel.
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