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Fumes from chemical or #oilspill can cause nausea and dizziness #hmrd
Drinking or breathing fuel oils may cause nausea or nervous system effects #hmrd
Fuel oils R a variety of yellowish 2 light brown liquid mixtures that come from crude petroleum #hmrd
Some commonly found fuel oils include kerosene, diesel fuel, jet fuel, range oil, and home heating oil #hmrd
Little information is available about the health effects that may be caused by fuel oils #hmrd
Breathing diesel fuel vapors for long periods may cause kidney damage and lower your blood’s ability to clot.#hmrd
Breathing some fuel oils for short periods may cause nausea, eye irritation, increased blood pressure, headache, light-headedness, loss of appetite, poor coordination, and difficulty concentrating.
Toxicology Data Network http://bit.ly/cueSRi #hmrd
Chemical Spill What to do
Act quickly and follow the instructions of your local emergency coordinators such as law enforcement personnel, fire departments, or local elected leaders. Every situation can be different, so local emergency coordinators might have special instructions for you to follow. In general, do the following:
•Go inside as quickly as possible. Bring any outdoor pets indoors.
Pay attention to radio and TV to know right away if a shelter-in-place alert is announced for your area #hmrd
Air hazard Threat sheltering in place Shut and lock for better seal, all outside doors and windows. #hmrd
Air hazard Threat sheltering in place turn off the aircon or heater. Turn off all fans. Close fireplace damper #hmrd
Air hazard Threat sheltering in place Turn on the radio. Keep a telephone close at hand to use in emergency #hmrd
Air hazard Threat sheltering in place If it is necessary to drink water, drink stored water, not water from the tap. #hmrd
Air hazard Threat sheltering in place tape plastic over windows.Duct tape around windows and doors to make unbroken seal #hmrd
Air hazard Threat sheltering in place duct tape over any vents into the room and seal any electrical outlets or other openings. #hmrd
Chemical Burns English and German
#Chemical burns: Remove contaminated clothing or jewelry. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd a
#Veraetzungen: Verseuchte Kleidung und Schmuck sofort entfernen. #Ungarn #hmrd #Hungary #redsludge
#Chemical #burns: Wrap the burned area loosely with a dry, sterile dressing or a clean cloth. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: Die betroffene Stelle locker mit einem trockenen, sterilen Verband
oder sauberem Tuch umwickeln. #Ungarn #redsludge
#Chemical #burns: Rewash burned area again if person experiences increased burning after initial washing #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen Falls nach dem Waschen noch immer Brennen verspuert wird muss die Stelle nochmals gewaschen werden #Ungarn #redsludge
#Chemical #burns: Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: Nehmen Sie ein rezeptfreies Schmerzmittel.#Ungarn #redsludge #hmrd
#Chemical #burns: Get a tetanus shot. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: Lassen Sie sich eine Tetanus Impfung geben. #Ungarn #redsludge #hmrd
#Chemical #burns: Seek emergency medical assistance if the person shows signs of shock. #Hungary #redsludge #HmRd
#Veraetzungen: Bei Anzeichen von Schock sofort medizinische Nothilfe
aufsuchen. #Ungarn #redsludge #hmrd
#Chemical #burns: Seek medical assist if burn penetrated thru 1st layer of skin #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: Bei Veraetzungen durch die erste Hautschicht sofort medizinische
Hilfe aufsuchen. #Ungarn #redsludge
#Chemical #burns: Seek medical care if 2nd degree burn covers more than 7.6 centimeters/3 in. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#ChemVerbrennungen Bei Verbrennungen 2ten Grades von mehr als 7.6 cm sofort medizinsche
Hilfe aufsuchen #Ungarn #redsludge #hmrd
#Chemical #Burns:Seek medic help if burned on eye/hands/feet/face/groin/buttocks/over a major joint #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: Veraetzungen am Auge/Hand/Fuss/Gesicht/Leiste/Hintern/wichtigem Gelenk sofort med Hilfe suchen #Ungarn #redsludge #hmrd
#Chemical #Burns: Seek medic help if person has pain that can’t b controlled w/ovr-the-countr pain meds. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: Medizinische Hilfe aufsuchen falls rezeptfreie Schmerzmittel nicht helfen #Ungarn #redsludge #hmrd #Hungary
Chemical burns: Brush dry chemical off skin, then rinse w/cool water 20 min. #Hungary #redsludge #hmrd
#Veraetzungen: chemisches Material von Haut enfernen, danach 20 min mit kaltem Wasser abspuelen #Ungarn #redsludge