2024 Facts for Drivers OCR - Copy_112-112.pdf

5. Know the location of the gas meter, and not obstruct or use it as a shelf 6. Never ignore apparent odor; ventilate and get advice from the gas company 7. Not let liquid boil over and extinguish all or part of a gas flame 8. Use flashli...

5. Know the location of the gas meter, and not obstruct or use it as a shelf 6. Never ignore apparent odor; ventilate and get advice from the gas company 7. Not let liquid boil over and extinguish all or part of a gas flame 8. Use flashlight and soap suds to locate gas leaks 9. Not use rigid metal tubing to connect gas heaters, etc.; use only high grade flexible tubing and inspect frequently 10.Not leave a gas flame burning in a room where anyone ts sleeping 11.Use only properly installed equipment of a type approved by the American Gas Association Testing Laboratories What are the first steps in administering first aid to anyone who may have been overcome by gas? If it appears someone has been overcome by gas, the first-aid provider should take steps to first avoid inhaling the gas, then ventilate the area (open doors and windows), remove everyone from the area of gas exposure, and seek emergency medical assistance. What its the first aid treatment for chemical burns of the eye? a) To treat chemical burns of the eye, one should: 1. For acid burns, flush face, eyelid and eye continuously with cool running water for 15 minutes; cover eye with dry dressing; do not rub eye; and, get medical aid immediately 2. For alkali burns, flush face, eyelid and eye continuously and thoroughly with cool running water for 30 minutes; remove loose particles with sterile gauze; do not irrigate with soda solution; cover with dry compress; and, get medical aid immediately 3. If only one eye is affected, flush that eye outward from the victim's nose to minimize the risk of getting the chemical into the uninjured eye What is the first aid treatment for chemical burns of the body? Pe To treat chemical burns, one should wash away the chemical completely with large quantities of running water for no less than 15 minutes. If the first aid directions for treating the specific type of chemical burn are available on a label, they should be followed. Liz