North Star M268180M - Manual (Page 19)

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
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c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing immediately. Dispose of
heavily contaminated clothing per the instructions on the chemical
label for safe chemical/container disposal.
2. Seek medical advice if instructed on the label, or if the victim experiences
symptoms of harmful effects such as burning, swelling, nausea, chest
pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion. When seeking medical
advice, be sure to bring the chemical product label.
Poisoning by
ingestion or
inhalation In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation:
IF THE VICTIM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREATHING, CALL
911. Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
because you may become incapacitated.
2. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label in the
“First Aid” or “Statement of Practical Treatment” section.
3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-
222-1222 to be automatically linked to the nearest certified poison
control center. Have the chemical label available for reference.
Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned up.
Refer to the chemical label for any specific clean-up instructions with regard
to the chemical spilled.
General procedures include:
1. Control the spill by stopping the source of the spill. If the source of the
spill is a container leak, place the leaking container in a larger, watertight
container. Keep unprotected people away from the spill site.
2. Contain the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources.
Use a shovel or other tool to make a dike around the spill with soil, sod, or
absorbent material.
3. Clean up the spill immediately -- Absorbent materials like ground
corncobs or pet litter should be spread on the spill area to soak up the
pesticide. The contaminated material should then shoveled into a leak
proof container. Do not flush the spill area with water until you receive
advice as directed below.
4. Seek additional advice from the chemical manufacturer and your state’s
pesticide regulatory agency regarding decontamination of the spill site:
- Chemical manufacturer. The chemical label provides contact
information for the chemical manufacturer.
- State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U.S., call the National
Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378 for assistance in
determining how to contact your state’s pesticide regulatory
agency.