Cessna T188C - Page 15

Operators. pilots, and maintenance personnel directly concerned with aerial
application of agricultural chemicals must be thoroughly familiar with all
precautionary measures. The following information is provided for the in-
dividual who is not familiar with these chemicals, but who is required to
perform
maintenance
on agricultural
aircraft.
1 Almost
all agricultural
chemicals
are toxic, depending
on exposure
rate. Some
are highly
toxic
and can
even be fatal if exposure is
prolonged or treatment is
delayed. Immediate treatment
is
a must upon known exposure.
2. Toxic
chemicals
can enter the
body in different
ways: inhalation
when in
vapor form,
ingestion
when
contaminated foods, drinks.
or tobacco products
are consumed, and absorption
when
chemical passes through
skin on contact. The
latter is probably most
dangerous, because a
very small amount
is lethal, and the
individual usually doesn't
realize he has been con-
taminated.
NOTE
Most
common symptoms
of exposure are as
follows, but not necessarily
in order of appearance:
1) Miosis,
constriction
of pupils of the
eyes, creating
a
dimming of vision.
2) Rhinorrhea, excessive nasal discharge, runny nose.
3)
Salivation, uncontrolled
drooling
of the mouth.
41 Constriction
or tightness
in chest. inability
to breathe
deeply enough.
5) Sometimes a cough is evident.
6) Sometimes,
but not always, headache,
fatigue, anorexia
(loss of appetite),
nausea,
perspiration,
dizziness,
twitching,
dreaming,
irritability,
and
mood
changes.
Naturally as exposure
increases symptoms
worsen, and some new
ones appear:
1) Cyanosis. bluish or purplish color indicating deficient oxygenation of
the blood.
2) Convulsions,
appearing
as similar to an
uncontrolled fit.
3) Coma.
4) Loss of reflexes
5) Loss of control over urination and excretion
If any of these
symptoms are apparent.
medical aid should
be sought IMMEDIATELY.
DO
NOT DOCTOR
YOURSELF.
IDENTIFY
CHEMICAL
CONTAMINATE,
SO THE
PHYSICIAN CAN
MAKE IMMEDIATE DIAGNOSIS
AND PRESCRIBE
PROPER TREATMENT.
3 When handling
chemicals, always wear
protective equipment: Rubber
gloves, rubber boots, clean
cap. long-sleeved coveralls or jump suit. All these items should be changed daily. Do Not permit
contaminated clothing to be laundered by someone who is unaware of the hazard in handling, this
includes
industrial laundry service.
If handling material
in an enclosed area, wear
an approved
respirator or other breathing device.
4. After use
aircraft should
be washed
down thoroughly,
especially
prior to maintenance.
DO
NOT
steam
clean, as this tends to vaporize
chemicals allowing
easier and faster absorption.
Drainage
from wash
area, must be into an area
where poisoning cannot
occur. DO NOT allow aircraft
to
be washed by untrained personnel
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