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necessary to check the efficiency of the exhaust manifold. Need
to work in rubber gloves and safety glasses.

The rules of safety during work with bromine

Bromine is a poisonous substance that affects the mucous
membranes and respiratory tract, causes a tear, weakening of the
cardiac activity. On contact with the skin causes severe burns,
and in some cases - wounds. Therefore, bromine should be stored
in thick-walled glasses with crumpled crumbs in metal boxes. It
is necessary to pour it very carefully, before it it is necessary to
mark the volume on a scale with a paper sticker. If you get
bromine on the skin immediately wash the affected area with
plenty of water, and in the case of healing of its vapor in the
respiratory tract it is recommended to smell ammonia or ethanol
and immediately and go out into the street to breathe fresh air.

Elimination of the consequences of accidents and provision of
first medical care.

In the event of a fire, all gas burners and electrical appliances
must be shut off immediately and all flammable and explosive
materials must be removed. Override the air's access to the fire,
for which a fire place to fall asleep in sand, cover with a wool
blanket or use a fire extinguisher. Do not pour water place
burning metallic sodium, potassium or substances that are
immiscible with water (benzene, ether, etc.), because in many
cases it can lead to spreading of flames and, consequently, the
expansion of the fire. Flammable substances that are soluble in
water (alcohol, propanone (acetone), etc.) can be extinguished
with water. In first-degree thermal burns (redness, slight
swelling) wipe the affected area with cotton wool soaked in
ethanol or a weak solution of potassium permanganate. At burns
of the second and third degree impose a sterile bandage or close
the burnt place with a clean cloth. If you get acid on the skin, the