Risk Of Injury Caused By Burns To Skin And Eyes, Risk Of Poisoning Caused By Inhaling Vapors When Working With Plastics - AS00.00-Z-0001-02A

Model all (CAR, Light transporter) 

Wear protective gloves and safety glasses. 

Ensure that the work area is adequately ventilated. 

Potential hazards Risk of injury 

When working with plastics, excessive temperatures may cause burns to skin and eyes.

Risk of poisoning 

When working with plastics, vapors may be generated that lead to symptoms of poisoning such as coughing, headache, dizziness, and nausea. Moreover, irritation may occur to the respiratory paths and eyes.

Safety precautions/instructions 

• Work only in well-ventilated rooms.
• Avoid overheating the plastic.
• Do not inhale the vapors that might be released.
• Avoid contact with melted material.
• Wear safety glasses and protective gloves.

First-aid measures 

In case of eye or skin contact:

• Rinse affected areas immediately with plenty of cold water.
• Treat affected area like a burn wound. Do not remove any burned portions yourself.
• Contact a physician or medical service.

If vapor is inhaled:

• Take the injured person into fresh air immediately.
• Keep the injured person calm and cover with a blanket.
• Contact a physician or medical service.

Fire protection measures 

Suitable extinguishing agents

• Water mist, general-purpose foam, powder, carbon dioxide