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Poison Emergencies
What You In this section we'll cover the following:
Will Learn
Scene Safety for Poison Emergencies
Removing Poisons
Complete First Aid for Poison Emergencies
Definitions and A poison is anything someone swallows, breathes, or gets in the eyes or on t he
Key Facts skin that causes sickness or death. Many products can poison people.
This section will not deal with specific poisons. Instead it will cover general
principles of first aid for a victim of poisoning. Follow your workplace guidelines
about poisonous items in your workplace.
The number for the American Association of Poison Control Centers (Poison
Control) is 1-800-222-1 222.
Scene Safety for Poison Emergencies
Definitions and If you think someone may have been exposed to a poison, make sure the scene
Key Facts is safe before giving first aid. This takes a few more steps than in other first aid
situations.
Actions Step Action
1 Make sure the scene is safe before you approach.
2 If the scene seems unsafe, do not approach. Tell everyone to move
away.
3 Look for signs that warn you that poisons are nearby.
4 Look for spilled or leaking containers.
5 Stay out of the area with the poison if you see more than 1 victim.
6 If you approach the scene, wear appropriate protective equipment.
Removmg Poisons
Definitions and Get the poison off the person as quickly as you safely can. Use lots of water to
Key Facts rinse the poisons off.
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What You In this section we'll cover the following:
Will Learn
Scene Safety for Poison Emergencies
Removing Poisons
Complete First Aid for Poison Emergencies
Definitions and A poison is anything someone swallows, breathes, or gets in the eyes or on t he
Key Facts skin that causes sickness or death. Many products can poison people.
This section will not deal with specific poisons. Instead it will cover general
principles of first aid for a victim of poisoning. Follow your workplace guidelines
about poisonous items in your workplace.
The number for the American Association of Poison Control Centers (Poison
Control) is 1-800-222-1 222.
Scene Safety for Poison Emergencies
Definitions and If you think someone may have been exposed to a poison, make sure the scene
Key Facts is safe before giving first aid. This takes a few more steps than in other first aid
situations.
Actions Step Action
1 Make sure the scene is safe before you approach.
2 If the scene seems unsafe, do not approach. Tell everyone to move
away.
3 Look for signs that warn you that poisons are nearby.
4 Look for spilled or leaking containers.
5 Stay out of the area with the poison if you see more than 1 victim.
6 If you approach the scene, wear appropriate protective equipment.
Removmg Poisons
Definitions and Get the poison off the person as quickly as you safely can. Use lots of water to
Key Facts rinse the poisons off.
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