JLG X500AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 110)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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11. Wear safety equipment: coat, gloves, mask and filters.
12. The area around the cell will be covered by a black car-
bonaceous deposit which contains metallic parts of the
cell. Cover the carbonaceous residue with a 50/50 mix-
ture of baking soda and vermiculite or other absorbent
material. Avoid contact between the metallic residue
and charged cells as this condition may cause a
short.circuit.
13. Place the contaminated material in a sealable plastic
bag and remove the excess air.
14. Seal the bag.
15. Place a cup of vermiculite in a second bag, place the
first bag in the second and seal it.
16. Clean the area with plenty of water and keep cleaning
with water and soap.
17. Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with the
local legislation in force.
First Aid In The Event Of Contact With The Electrolyte;
EYES
Immediately wash the eyes in abundant running water for
at least 15 minutes, keeping the eyelids open and flushing
the eye and back of the eyelid. Immediately seek medical
help.
SKIN
Wash in cold water under a shower, remove contaminated
garments. Continue washing for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical help where necessary.
RESPIRATORY TRACT
Move the person(s) outdoors into the open air. If the per-
son(s) has difficulty breathing, have oxygen administered
by trained personnel. If breathing stops apply mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation and immediately seek emergency
medical help.