CAUTION
Wearers Must be Physicall yFit
Garments should only be w orn by persons w ho are in good ph ysical
condition. In an emergencysituation or hot environment, the w earer
ma yexperience heat stress. Persons who show symptoms of heat
stress such as nausea, dizziness, or excessive heat build-up should
leave the w ork area immediatel y and get out of the garment as
quickl yas possible. Persons in doubt about their ph ysical condition
should check w ith a physician before wearing garments.
If any of the following s ymptoms develop during use of this garment,
immediatelyleave the hot zone, undergo field decontamination (if
exposed), and doff the garment;
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Fever
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Difficult y breathing
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Nausea
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Excessive tiredness
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Dizziness
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Numbness
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An y unusual odor or taste
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Eye or skin irritation
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Narrow ing or dimming of vision
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Claustrophobia
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Loss of balance or orientation
Alw ays Use the Buddy System
Never work in this garment alone. A minimum of two people should enter contaminated areas
together.
It is important to have someone available to assist in the event of an emergency.
That person will require the same level of protection as the person needing emergency
assistance.
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