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SAFETY SUMMARY
1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
This manual describes physical and chemical processes which
may cause injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment
if not properly followed. This safety summary includes general
safety precautions and instructions that must be understood and
applied during equipment operation and maintenance to ensure
personnel safety and protection of equipment. Prior to performing
any task, the WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES
included in that task shall be reviewed and understood.
2. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are used in this manual to
highlight operating or maintenance procedures, practices, conditions,
or statements which are considered for the protection
of personnel (WARNING) or equipment (CAUTION).
NOTES are used in this manual to highlight operating or maintenance
procedures, practices, conditions, or statements which
are not essential to the protection of personnel or equipment,
but are added to enhance the understanding and/or efficiency
of a process. The headings used and their definitions are as follows:
Highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition, or statement, etc. which if
not strictly observed could result in injury to, death
of, or long term health problems for personnel.
Sheets (MSDS) Occupation Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) Form 20 or equivalent for specific information on
hazards, effects, and protective equipment requirements. If you
do not have an MSDS for the material involved, contact your
supervisor, or the base Safety or Bioenvironmental Engineering
Offices.
3.1 Hazardous Materials Icons. The following icons are
used throughout Air Force technical manuals to indicate the
use of hazardous materials:
The abstract symbol bug shows that a material
may contain bacteria or viruses that present a
danger to your life or health.
The symbol of drops of liquid onto a hand
shows that the material will cause burns or irritation
to human skin or tissue.
The rapidly expanding symbol shows that the
material may explode if subjected to high temperatures,
sources of ignition or high pressure.
The symbol of a person wearing goggles shows
that the material will injure your eyes.
The symbol of a flame shows that the material
can ignite and cause burns.
The symbol of a human drinking shows that a
material is poisonous or is a danger to life if
ingested.
The symbol of flames over circle shows that the
material has stability and reactivity properties.
Highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition, or statement, etc. which if
not strictly observed could result in damage to or destruction
of equipment, and/or loss of mission effectiveness.
NOTE
Highlights an essential operating or maintenance procedure,
practice, condition, or statement that enhances
the understanding and/or efficiency of a process.
3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WARNINGS.
Hazardous Materials Warnings are provided through use of
Hazard Symbols listed below. Consult the HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS DESCRIPTION below or Material Safety Data
The symbol of a human figure in a cloud shows
that vapors of a material present a danger to life
or health.
The symbol of a skull and crossbones shows that
the material is poisonous or is a danger to life.
3.2 Hazardous Materials Description. The following
detailed HAZMAT warnings pertain to materials or substances
used in connection with procedures called out or described in
this technical manual. Use these advisory warnings and their
associated precautions in conjunction with the current MSDS
for each material or substance. If there is a conflict between
this safety summary and the MSDS, the MSDS takes precedence.
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