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TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
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WARNING SUMMARY
FIRST AID DATA
For information on first aid, refer to FM 4-25.11. Seek medical attention in the event of
an injury.
WARNING
EXHAUST GASES CAN KILL
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, deadly poison
which, when breathed, deprives the body of oxygen and
causes suffocation. Exposure to air containing carbon
monoxide produces symptoms of headache, dizziness, loss of
muscular control, apparent drowsiness, and coma. Permanent
brain damage or death to personnel may result from severe
exposure. Carbon monoxide occurs in exhaust fumes of
internal combustion engines.
Carbon monoxide may become dangerously concentrated
under conditions of inadequate ventilation. The following
precautions must be observed to ensure safety of personnel.
1. DO NOT operate vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation.
2. BE ALERT for exhaust poisoning symptoms:
a. Headache
b. Dizziness
c. Sleepiness
d. Loss of muscular control
3. If you see another person with exhaust poisoning symptoms:
a. Remove person from area.
b. Expose to fresh air.
c. Keep person warm.
d. DO NOT permit physical exercise.
e. Administer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), if necessary.
f. Notify a medic.
4. BE AWARE. The field protective mask for Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
and Nuclear (CBRN) protection WILL NOT protect you from carbon monoxide
poisoning.
* For artificial respiration procedures, refer to FM 4-25.11.
The Best Defense Against Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Is Good Ventilation!
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