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3. Chemical Accident Handling

a. Handling Due To Toxic Chemicals
Handling of toxic chemicals can be described in the table below.

Toxic Accident Handling Action

Chemicals

Benzene and Inhale the steam Take the patient to a safe place. If it
its derivatives gets worse, call a doctor.

(toluene,

and xylene)
Brom skin contact If exposed to skin, wash with 1M

NaHO solution, then use alcohol
Eter Inhale the steam Take the patient to a place where

the air is fresher, get enough rest, if
it's severe, take it to a doctor

chlorine Inhale the steam Berhenti bekerja, bawa penderita ke

tempat yang udaranya lebih segar.
Jika perlu hubungi atau bawa ke

Dokter

b. Handling Due To Chemicals (Irritation)
Some chemicals have a very irritating effect on body tissues

(irritant), such as a constant burning sensation.

Prevention can be done by avoiding direct contact with these
chemicals by using gloves or other equipment at the time of

collection. If the limb is exposed to this material, it must be washed
immediately with clean water to avoid irritation to the affected limb.

c. Eyes Expose To Chemicals
Here's how to handle if the eyes are exposed to chemicals.

• Acids/Alkalines : Wash eyes with as much water as possible,

preferably if the victim is lying on the floor and the eyelids are
opened wide and plenty of water is poured into the eyes. When