Personal Protective Equipment; Behavior In Case Of Fire Or Accident - Linde R545 Instructions For Use Manual

2.5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal protective equipment protects staff from safety and health hazards while working.
Various tasks on and associated with, the system necessitate the use of personal protective equipment,
which is described in more detail in the individual sections of these instructions.
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2.6. BEHAVIOR IN CASE OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT

PREVENTIVE MEASURE
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Always be prepared for fires and accidents!
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Always keep first aid equipment (kit, blankets, etc.) and fire extinguishing equipment in working order and
close to hand.
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Familiarize the staff with accident reporting, first aid and emergency procedures.
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Keep the access routes free for emergency service vehicles.
MEASURES IN THE EVENT OF FIRE OR ACCIDENT
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If there is no risk to your own safety, remove people from the danger zone.
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Administer first aid if necessary.
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Notify the fire brigade and/or emergency service.
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In the event of fire: If there is no risk to your own safety, use fire extinguishing equipment to fight the fire
until the fire brigade arrives.
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Inform the person responsible at the location.
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Make sure the access routes are free for emergency service vehicles.
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Direct the emergency service vehicles.
BREATHING APPARATUS
To protect against harmful gases, vapors, dust and similar materials and media.
Breathing apparatus (e.g. compressed air respirator) must be used when an oxy-
gen content of at least 17% in the ambient air is not guaranteed or when the limit
of a hazardous substance in the ambient air is exceeded more than 100-fold.
Breathing apparatus may only be worn by people who have been specially trained
in the use.
BREATHING APPARATUS, DEPENDENT ON AIR CIRCULATION
To protect against harmful gases, vapors, dust and similar materials and media.
Breathing apparatus must be worn if a permissible limit is exceeded 100-fold.
The breathing apparatus may only be used when the oxygen content in the ambi-
ent air measures at least 17%.
PROTECTIVE GOGGLES
To protect the eyes against airborne parts and splashes of liquid.
CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES
To protect the hands from aggressive substances.
Make sure the protective gloves are leak-proof before wear. Before taking the
gloves off, clean them and then store them in a well ventilated location.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
To protect the hands against abrasion, scrapes, pricks or deeper injuries and con-
tact with hot or cold surfaces.
EAR PROTECTION
Protects the ears from too loud noises and prevents acoustic trauma.
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