1. First Aid Certification
Poison Emergencies
First Aid Certification

2. Objectives
I will be able to explain and demonstrate first aid action steps fro poison emergencies
I will be able to explain the use of a MSDS sheet

3. Poison is anything someone swallows, breathes or gets in the eyes or on the skin that causes sickness or death
Scene safety takes a few more steps in poison situations than in other first aid situations.

4. Action Steps Make sure the scene is safe
If scene is unsafe, do not approach, tell everyone to move away
Look for signs that warn you that poisons are nearby
Look for spoiled or leaking containers
Stay out of area with the poison if you see more than 1 victim
If you approach the scene, wear appropriate protective equipment

5. Removing Poisons
Call 911 try to describe to the dispatcher the poison if possible
Help the person take off contaminated jewelry and clothing
Quickly help the person to a safety shower or eyewash station if possible
Brush off any powder
Or solid substances from the skin with a gloved hand
Rinse the contaminated areas with lots of water for it least 20 min. until someone with more training arrives
Send someone to get the MSDS sheet

6. MSDS Sheets Material Safety Data Sheet
Worksite often have these sheets for each chemical used in your facility
Gives a brief description of how the poison can be harmful
Provides little info on first aid

7. Be sure to use a mask when doing CPR for someone who has been poisoned

8. Try to have the following information for dispatcher
Name of poison or description
How much was breathed or swallowed
Age and weight of person
How did the poisoning happen
How is the person acting