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t Site Safety flan December 17, 1990 ARCO Station No. 548, Stockton, California AGS 30004-3S o The elapsed time since the removal of the cartridges or filters from their protective packaging ® o The emotional state of the wearer o The level of physical activity of the wearer Cartridges designed and specified to protect the wearer against airborne particles are not ® appropriate for protection against gases and vapors. Cartridges designed'and specified for protection against specific gases and vapors are not appropriate for ;vrotection against airborne particles or other gases or vapors beyond the scope of that type of cartridge. Every cartridge is labeled with specific instructions defining the use and limitations of that particular type of cartridge. If the label is missing or the type of cartridge is inappropriate then it may not be used under any circumstances; it will provide little or no protection to the wearer. Danger Signals Indicating Possible Respiratoe Failure If any of the danger signals in th,�following list are experienced while wearing a respirator, immediately return to<;a fr.-.i air environment. The cartridges or filters may be C inappropriate or used up or abnormal conditions may be creating vapor concentrations �. which are beyond the limits of the cartridges or filters. Danger is indicated when the individual subect to exposure: o Smells or tastes chemicals, or if eyes,nose, or throat become irritated; o Has difficulty breathing; o Notices that the breathing air becomes uncomfortably warm; e9 o Experiences headaches, dizziness, cramps, nausea, or blurred vision; o Experiences.changes in complexion or skin discoloration; . t 0. Experiences changes in motor coordination, personality, or demeanor; o Experiences changes in speech ability or pattern; o Experiences excessive salivation or changes in pupillary response. f 9 Y ..