SAFETY Section 1 - Pg 06
1.6 Hot Surfaces, Sharp Edges and Sharp Corners – Continued
D. Keep a first aid kit handy. Seek medical assistance promptly in case of injury. DO
NOT ignore small cuts and burns as they may lead to infection.
1.7 Toxic and Irritating Substances
A. DO NOT use air from this compressor for respiration (breathing) except in full
compliance with OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1920 and any other Federal, State or Local
codes or regulations.
DANGER: Death or serious injury may occur from inhaling compressed air
without using proper safety equipment. See OSHA standards, and/or any
Federal, State or local codes or regulations on safety equipment.
B. DO NOT use air line anti-icer systems in air lines supplying respirators or other
breathing air utilization equipment and DO NOT discharge air from these systems
into unventilated or other confined areas.
C. Operate the compressor only in open or well-ventilated areas.
D. If the compressor is operated indoors, discharge engine exhaust fumes outdoors.
E. Locate the compressor so that exhaust fumes are not apt to be carried towards
personnel, air intakes servicing personnel areas or towards the air intake of any
portable or stationary compressor.
F. Fuels, fluids, coolants, lubricants and battery electrolyte used in the compressor are
typical of the industry. Care should be taken to avoid accidental ingestion and/or skin
contact. In the event of ingestion seek medical treatment promptly. DO NOT induce
vomiting if fuel is ingested. Wash with soap and water in the event of skin contact.
G. If ethyl ether or air line anti-icer system anti-freeze compound enters the eyes or if
fumes irritate the eyes, they should be washed with large quantities of clean water for
15 minutes. A physician, preferably any eye specialist, should be contacted
immediately.
H. DO NOT store ether cylinders or air line anti-icer system antifreeze compound in
operator’s cabs or in other similar confined areas.
I. The antifreeze compound used in air line anti-icer systems contains methanol and is
toxic, harmful or fatal if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin or eyes and avoid
breathing the fumes. If swallowed, induce vomiting by administering a tablespoon of
salt in each glass of clean warm water until vomit is clear, then administer two
tablespoons of baking soda in a glass of clean water. Have patient lie down and cover
eyes to exclude light. Call a physician immediately.
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