TM-9-2350-277-10

TM 9-2350-277-10

WARNING SUMMARY

This section provides a summary of all critical safety information in this TM. It includes general WARNINGs not found in the

Work Package (WP) procedures, hazardous materials WARNINGs, and a list of critical WARNINGs extracted from the WPs.

Prior to starting any WP procedure, the WARNINGs included in the text for that WP must be reviewed and understood.

GENERAL WARNINGS NOT FOUND IN WP PROCEDURES

The following WARNINGs are general safety statements. They are not unique to any specific procedures and, therefore, do

not appear elsewhere in this TM. All personnel operating this equipment or working near this equipment must understand and

continually observe the precautions in these WARNINGs.

WARNING

Engine and personnel heater exhaust fumes are toxic. Severe exposure can kill or seriously

injure personnel. NBC mask will not protect personnel from engine exhaust and carbon

monoxide.

Symptoms of exhaust fume poisoning include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and loss of

muscle control. If anyone shows signs of exhaust poisoning, evacuate all personnel from vehicle

to an area with fresh air. Immediately seek medical help. Keep personnel warm, calm, and

inactive. Provide artificial respiration to anyone who stops breathing.

The smoke from smoke generators is not acutely toxic and does not contain significant carbon

monoxide. However, diesel fuel particulates that make up smoke will make personnel nauseous.

The NBC mask will filter out diesel particulates and may help to reduce nausea. However, NBC

mask will also filter out diesel exhaust, which is the only warning of carbon monoxide hazard

from engine or personnel heater exhaust exposure. Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide

can kill personnel within minutes. Whenever personnel are affected by diesel exhaust or vapors,

remove all personnel to an area with fresh air as soon as tactical situation permits.

To protect yourself and other personnel from carbon monoxide poisoning, obey the following

rules:

•Do not run heater or engine indoors unless you have very good air flow.

•Do not idle engine for long periods of time unless there is very good air flow.

•Do not start engine or personnel heater if any power plant access covers,

plates, or doors are open.

•Be alert at all times for smell of exhaust fumes. If fumes are noticed inside vehicle,

immediately turn on vent fans and open all hatch covers and ramp access door.

Remember: The best defense against exhaust gas poisoning is good, fresh air flow.

hange 5

TM-9-2350-277-10 - Page 2 of 889