Manganese ALTAB (ZF)

Remove casualty from the area of exposure. If conscious, make the casualty lie or sit down quietly. If breathing becomes rapid, place in sitting-up position and give oxygen if available. Obtain medical attention if symptoms persist. If unconscious, place casualty in the recovery position. Monitor pulse and breathing. If breathing has failed or is deemed inadequate, respiration must be assisted, preferably by mouth-to-mouth method.

Symptoms: If breathing becomes rapid, if breathing has failed or is deemed inadequate.

It is always wise to minimise skin contact with industrial products. Normal hygiene rules apply.

If dust enters eye, wash eye thoroughly with copious quantities of running water. Obtain medical attention.

Symptoms: If dust enters eye.

Do not induce vomiting. Give one pint/500mls of water to drink and seek immediate medical attention.

Engineering control measures such as local exhaust ventilation (LEV) may be required to control dust exposure. Such methods of control should take precedence over the use of respiratory equipment.

Use suitable impervious gloves where repeated exposure is considered to be likely.

Wear dust resistant safety goggles or glasses.

If LEV is not used, a suitable dust mask fitted with an appropriate filter may be required. The type of dust mask and filter will be dependent upon dust concentrations.

Use suitable industrial overalls.