TM 10-3930-659-34 1-6. SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING. a. General. Refer to FM 21-11, First Aid for Soldiers, for first aid treatments of injured personnel.  IMMEDIATELY seek  medical  attention  for  any  injury.  The  following  first  aid  procedures  should  be  used  to  prevent  further  injury  until medical attention is available. (1) Exhaust Gases or Toxic Fumes. Expose person to fresh air and keep warm. DO NOT permit person to move. If necessary, administer artificial respiration and immediately seek medical attention. (2) Chemical Burns. (a) Eyes. Flush eyes with cold water for no less than 15 minutes. Immediately seek medical attention. (b) Skin.  Flush  area  with  large  amounts  of  cold  water  until  all  acid  is  removed.  Seek  medical  attention  as required. (c) Internal. Drink large amounts of water or milk followed by  milk  of  magnesia,  beaten  egg,  or  vegetable  oil. Immediately seek medical attention. (d) Clothing or Equipment. Immediately wash area with large amounts of cold water. Neutralize acid with baking soda or household ammonia. (3)  Foreign  Object  in  Eye.  DO  NOT  attempt  to  remove  foreign  object  from  eye  as  object  may  cause  cuts  and abrasions. Close eye, cover with gauze and tape, and immediately seek medical attention. b. Personnel Precautions. (1) Read and become familiar with all WARNINGs in the warning summary at the front of this manual. (2)  Throughout  this  manual,  WARNINGs  are  given  immediately  preceding  the  procedural  steps  to  which  they apply. Read these WARNINGs and follow them exactly. (3) WARNING decals may be found on the forklift truck (see  TM  10-3930-659-10)  to  provide  safety  instructions and identify specific hazards which if not followed may result in serious injury or death to personnel. (4)  Protect  yourself  against  injury.  Wear  protective  gear  such  as  safety  goggles  or  lenses,  safety  shoes,  rubber apron, gloves, etc. (5) Stay clear of moving parts. Remove watches, rings, and other jewelry which could catch on moving parts and cause injury. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from all moving parts. (6)  Notify  others  in  the  area  if  you  are  handling  flammable  materiels.  Know  location  of  fire  extinguishers  and emergency procedures in case of accident or fire. (7)  Never  operate  engine  or  heater  in  a  closed  area  unless  area  is  properly  ventilated.  If  symptoms  of  carbon monoxide poisoning are noticed, immediately evacuate and ventilate area. (8) When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Ensure that lifting or jacking equipment is properly working, is suitable for the assigned task, and is secure against slipping. (9)   Never   leave   forklift   truck   unattended   while   engine   is   running.   Observe   all   equipment   conditions   before performing maintenance. (10) DO NOT climb on tires. Use mounted steps and ladders when climbing onto forklift truck. If needed, use a sturdy stepladder to perform maintenance on equipment not safely within your reach. 1-2