TM   10-3930-643-20 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  n o t permit    physical    exertion.    Seek   medical   attention   immediately. b . Chemical   Burns. ( 1 )    E y e s . Flush   with   cold   water   for   15   minutes. Seek   medical   attention immediately. ( 2 )     I n t e r n a l . Drink   large   amounts   of   milk   or   water. Follow   with   milk   of magnesia,   beaten   egg   or   vegetable   oil. ( 3 )     E x t e r n a l. Flush   with   cold   water   until   all   acid   has   been   removed. (4)   Clothing   or   Vehicle.   Wash   with   cold   water   at   once. Neutralize battery   acid   with   baking   soda   or   household   ammonia,   refer   to   TM   9-6140-200-14. c.   Foreign   Object   in   Eye. Do   not   attempt   to   remove   object. Object   may cause   cuts   and   abrasions.   Close   eye   and   seek   medical   attention   immediately. 2-2. Personnel   Precautions. Observe   all   warnings   listed   in   this   manual. Basic   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   if   not   heeded,   could   cause   bodily   injury   or death. The   word   WARNING   appears   in   this   technical   manual   to   alert   YOU  t o 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   hands,   feet   and clothing   away   from   all   machinery   in   motion. .   Use   Care   in   the   Handling   of   Flammable   Materials. Notify   others   in   the area   that   you   are   handling   flammables. Know   emergency   procedures   in   case   of a c c i d e n t    o r    f i r e . 2-2

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