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TM 10-3930-643-34
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. (cont)
Section I.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
2-1.
Remedies of Injuries.
Refer to FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers, for
first aid treatments of injured personnel.
For any injury, always seek medical
attention immediately. The following first aid procedure should be done to
prevent further injury until medical attention is available.
a.
Overcome by Exhaust Gases or Toxic Fumes.
Expose victim to fresh air.
If necessary, administer artificial respiration.
Keep victim warm.
Do not
permit physical exertion.
Seek medical attention immediately.
b.
Chemical Burns.
(1) Eyes.
Flush with cold water for 15 minutes.
Seek medical attention
immediately.
(2) Internal.
Drink large amounts of milk or water.
Follow with milk of
magnesia, beaten egg, or vegetable oil.
(3) External.
Flush with cold water until all acid has been removed.
(4) Clothing or Vehicle. Wash with cold water at once. Neutralize acid
with baking soda or household ammonia, refer to TM 9-6140-200-14.
c.
cause
2-2.
Basic
Foreign Object in Eye.
Do not attempt to remove object.
Object may
cuts and abrasions.
Close eye and seek medical attention immediately.
Personnel Precautions.
Observe all warnings listed in this manual.
safety precautions are listed before the procedures to which they apply.
WARNING labels have also been put on the vehicle to provide instructions ‘and
identify specific hazards which could cause bodily injury or death.
The word
WARNING appears in this technical manual to alert you to situations that could
cause you injury. Other general safety precautions to follow are:
a.
Use Personal Protective Equipment.
Protect your eyes against acid burns
and Foreign objects.
Operate vehicle only when necessary to keep sound levels
down and prevent hearing loss.
Guard your skin from burns, rashes and toxic
substances that are absorbed through the skin.
b.
Stay Clear of Moving parts. Remove watches, rings and other jewelry
that could catch in moving parts and cause injury.
Keep your hand, feet and
clothing away from all machinery in motion.
C. Use Care in the Handling of Flammable Materials.
Notify others in the
area that you are handling flammables.
Know emergency procedures in case of
accident or fire.
2-2
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