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MODULE 6
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
TREATING CHEMICAL BURNS
• Remove any chemicals from the skin by running the affected area under cool tap water for 20 minutes, or more. If the chemical involved is in powder form, such as lime, brush it off the skin before running the skin under water
• Remove any jewellery or clothing that may have been exposed to the chemical
• Apply a cool wet towel to help relieve pain
• Cover the burnt skin with a dry sterile dressing, or clean cloth
• If your casualty experiences an increased sensation of burning, rewash the skin for a further 10 minutes
• Take your casualty to hospital for the extent of the burn to be assessed
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