JLG X390AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 101)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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10. The residual material may contain unreacted lithium,
therefore limit exposure to rain by covering, for example,
with mineral oil.
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.