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MODULE 8
First Aid at Work : UNIT 1
01.04.2018
POISONING - INFORMATION National Poisons Information Service (NPIS)
In an emergency, members of the public should always contact their general practitioners, NHS 24 or NHS Direct or local A&E department. If the patient has collapsed or is not breathing properly, call 999.
The NPIS does not provide poisons information directly to members of the public - so, for routine poisons advice you should contact your general practitioner or telephone NHS Direct (England and Wales) on 111, www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/ or NHS 24 (Scotland) on 111, www.nhs24.com. Members of the public seeking specific information on poisons in the Republic of Ireland can contact the National Poisons Information Centre
on 01 809 2166.
Other Information
RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) exists to "enhance the quality of life by exercising a powerful influence for accident prevention". RoSPA www.rospa.co.uk/index.htm
If you are worried about a matter relating to an exposure at work then the Health & Safety Executive may be able to help you: www.hse.gov.uk
CONTACT:
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