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Safety
2.8 Behavior in Danger and Emergency Situations
Preparations
• Keep the emergency exits free at all times.
• Prepare and maintain an up-to-date list of emergency telephone numbers in the
magnet system area.
In Case of Emergency
• Leave the danger zone immediately.
• Check for sufficient ventilation in the room before entering, especially if people are
showing symptoms of suffocation.
• Rescue persons from the danger zone.
• Provide medical attention for people with symptoms of suffocation.
• Start first aid immediately.
• Call the responsible contact.
• Call for medical assistance.
• Call the fire department.
First Aid for Cold Burns
• Help the injured persons to lie down comfortably in a warm room.
• Loosen all clothing which could prevent blood circulation in the injured area.
• Pour large quantities of warm water over the affected parts.
• Cover the wound with dry and sterile gauze.
• In case of contact of liquid cryogenic agents with the eyes rinse thoroughly with
clean water.
• Call for medical assistance.
2.9 Fire Department Notification
• Inform the fire department about the technical risks of a magnet system, like danger
due to ferromagnetic rescue equipment near the magnet system.
• Laboratory windows which are accessible during an emergency should be clearly
identified with warning signs, visible from the outside.
• Inform the fire department about the characteristics of a quench to prevent
confusion with smoke.
• Never pour water over the magnet system during a quench!