Health and safety in the shop or garage
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If you think you may have been exposed to phosgene, move outside or to fresh air. Phosgene is heavier than air, and will sink, so move to higher ground if possible. If your eyes are burning or your vision is blurred, rinse your eyes with fresh water for 10 to 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. | If you think you may have been exposed to phosgene, move outside or to fresh air. Phosgene is heavier than air, and will sink, so move to higher ground if possible. If your eyes are burning or your vision is blurred, rinse your eyes with fresh water for 10 to 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. | ||
| − | === | + | Those at risk of phosgene exposure may choose to wear [http://www.afcintl.com/gasdet/isocyanates/gmdbadge2.htm phosgene detection badges]. |
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| + | '''This section could use a photograph of the warning on a can of brake parts cleaner that mentions phosgene.''' | ||
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| + | ===Further details on phosgene poisoning=== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosgene Wikipedia page on phosgene] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phosgene Wikipedia page on phosgene] | ||
*[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0504.html NIOSH pocket guide to phosgene] | *[http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0504.html NIOSH pocket guide to phosgene] | ||
*[http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mhmi/mmg176.html CDC medical management guidelines for phosgene] | *[http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mhmi/mmg176.html CDC medical management guidelines for phosgene] | ||
*[http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/phosgene/basics/facts.asp CDC facts about phosgene] | *[http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/phosgene/basics/facts.asp CDC facts about phosgene] | ||
| + | *[http://www.brewracingframes.com/id75.htm Anecdotal account of phosgene poisoning resulting from using brake cleaner to clean welded parts] | ||
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