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Main safety precautions
2.1.14 Safety and fire precautions during the use of gas bottles The machine user must ensure and hand over to respective authorised workers any and all information for the safe use and handling of gas bottles if they form part of the equipment during the operation of the machine always in compliance with respective national regulations. The machine operator and appointed workers must be regularly trained in terms of the use, handling and storage of gas bottles according to valid national regulations. Safety during the use of gas bottles Bottles can only be handled, transported and stored by workers over 18 year old, physically fit, authorised for the given activity and provably trained and tested in a written form according to respective national regulations. Gas bottles must be stored in an area intended for that purpose and secured against falling. Manufacturers or importers of gas bottles shall issue a material safety data sheet to the given product according to respective national regulations. Material safety data sheet Material safety data sheets may give information about:
Propane-butane (LPG) is an extremely flammable substance and any leakage causes a high risk of fire or explosion! Propane-butane (LPG) is heavier than air and may accumulate in lower situated places – danger of fire! Gas inhalation may cause headache, weakness, confusion, dizziness and nausea. It causes frostbites in the liquid state in contact with skin! Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable protective clothing! Wear protective gloves resistant to oil substances complying with EN374! Wear safety goggles! In case of excess of vapour concentration limits in air, use a suitable breathing mask. Recommended: organic fume and vapour filter (type A, AX)! No smoking at work. Provide adequate area ventilation! Always require a material safety data sheet to the delivered gas bottle. Before mounting the gas bottle on the machine, read and check that the gas bottle meets all conditions for putting the machine into operation. The machine must be equipped with a fire extinguisher. Have the fire extinguisher ready on the driver's stand at a place intended for this purpose.
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gas/gas mixture identification and manufacturer or importer
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product specification and its composition
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potential hazards
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first aid measures
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firefighting measures
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gas leakage measures
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instructions for handling and storage
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instructions about personal protective equipment
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physical and chemical properties
General
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toxicity and ecological information
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instructions for disposal
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transport instructions
Loosen tight clothes of the injured and keep him/her warm and still. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. If they are unconscious and do not breathe, ensure passability of air passages. In case of cardiac arrest, provide heart massage and get medical attention. If unconscious and breathing, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.
Safety fire precautions during the use of gas bottles During the operation of the machine equipped with a gas bottle, the machine must also be equipped with a prescribed fire extinguisher according to respective national regulations. This also applies to storage of gas bottles. Prescribed fire extinguishers must be placed and maintained in the proper condition and regularly checked according to respective national regulations.
When the machine is operated in underground garages or other underground areas, observe the national safety regulations regarding space ventilation.
First aid instructions
Inhalation Move the exposed person out to fresh air and do not leave them unattended. Keep them warm and still. Get medical attention. Skin contact In case of occurrence of frostbites, get medical attention. Use clean gauze to treat frostbites. Do not use any ointments and powders!
Stop the gas leakage. In case of gas leakage, inform relevant national authorities.
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Eye contact Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue rinsing for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention. F80W
