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| Chemical Storage Illustration |
Irritating to eyes
- First check the victim for con act lenses and remove if present.
- Flush victim’s with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital.
- Do not put any ointment, oil or medication in the victim’s eyes without specific instruction from a physician.
- IMMEDIATELY transport the victim’s after flushing eyes to a hosp al even if no symptoms ( such as redness or irritation ) develop.
Skin Contact
- Dry – wipe the skin Wash the area that is contaminated with a hand sanitizer with a little water, then wash with soap and water
- Removed contaminated clothing. Launder clothing before reuse. Discard shoes if material has penetrated to inside surface .
- If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMED ATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment
Inhalation
- IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area, take deep breaths of fresh air.
- If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and burning in the mouth, throat or chest ) develop, call physician and be prepared to transport the victims to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere.
- Whenever possible Self – Contained Breathing Apparatus ( SCBA ) should be used, if no available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under protective clothing
Ingestion
- DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.
- If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do no give anything by mouth. Ensure that the victim’s airway is open and lay the victim on his / her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital.
