Firefighting Means Usable; Glossary - Mondolfo Ferro AQUILA ALLIANCE Manual De Uso

• mineral oil resistant gloves with plush lining;
• goggles, in case of spatters;
• mineral oil resistant aprons;
• protective shields, in case of spatters.
- Swallowing: go to Casualty with the characteristics of the type of oil swallowed.
- Inhalation: in case of exposure to strong concentration of vapours or mists, take the
affected person out into the open air and then to Casualty.
- Eyes: rinse with plenty of water and go to Casualty as soon as possible.
- Skin: wash with soap and water.

12. FIREFIGHTING MEANS USABLE

For guidance on the most suitable type of extinguisher, refer to the table below:
Dry materials
Water YES
Foam YES
Powder YES*
CO2 YES*
Use only if more appropriate extinguishers are not on hand or when the fire is small.
YES*
The indications given in this table are of a general nature and should be used as a
general guide. All the applications of each type of extinguisher must be obtained
from the relevant manufacturer.

13. GLOSSARY

Tyre
A tyre consists of: I-the actual tyre, II- the rim (wheel),
III-the air chamber (in tube type tyres), IV-pressurised
air.
The tyre must:
- withstand a load,
- ensure driving power,
- steer the vehicle,
- aid handling and braking,
- aid vehicle suspension.
I - Tyre The actual tyre is the main part of the overall
tyre in contact with the road and is therefore designed
AQUILA ALLIANCE User Manual
Mineral oil: first aid indications
Inflammable liquids
NO
YES
YES
YES
WARNING
Electrical equipment
NO
NO
YES
YES
I
II
III
IV
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