DEALING WITH CHEMICAL RELATED ACCIDENTS

Question 1

WHAT ARE THE FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL ABSORPTION THROUGH THE SKIN? AND WHY DOES THIS OFTEN OCCUR?

Answer 1

• Remove any clothing contaminated with chemicals
• Run the affected area under cold water
• Wash with soap and water

OFTEN OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF:

• Lack of the appropriate PPE
• Not wearing provided PPE

Question 2

WHAT ARE THE FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL BURNS? AND WHY DOES THIS OFTEN OCCUR?

Answer 2

• Remove any clothing contaminated with chemicals
• Irrigate the wound with flowing water until the pain subsides
• Seek medical attention and call 000 if pain doesn’t subside

OFTEN OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF:
- Limited usage of PPE

Question 3

WHAT ARE THE FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL INGESTION? AND WHY DOES THIS OFTEN OCCUR?

Answer 3

• Will be different according to the chemical
• Consult SDS
• Call poisons information
• Do not induce vomiting

OFTEN OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF:

• Incorrect labelling
• Not in its original container
• Not stored in a well lit environment
• Incorrect training

Question 4

WHAT ARE THE FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR INHALED CHEMICAL FUMES? AND WHY DOES THIS OFTEN OCCUR?

Answer 4

• Move patient to area with fresh air
• If unable to move, loosen clothing and provide fresh air
• Call 000 and poisons information

OFTEN OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF:

• Not wearing the appropriate PPE
• Environment not having adequate ventilation facilities

Question 5

WHAT ARE THE FIRST AID PROCEDURES FOR CHEMICAL SPLASHES IN THE EYE? AND WHY DOES THIS OFTEN OCCUR?

Answer 5

• Flush eye out with cool running water, continue for 30 min
• Contact 000 and poisons information

OFTEN OCCURRING AS A RESULT OF:

• Not wearing the appropriate PPE
• Lack of lighting
• Fatigue
• Incorrect training