Your Safety: Poisons and Harmful Substances
Survival Actions
Guide for proper disposal and alternatives for household hazardous products
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Your Safety: Poisons and Harmful Substances Samaritan Regional Poison Control Center: 602-253-3334 Survival Actions If a chemical or hazardous substance spill occurs, evacuate the area immediately. Continued exposure to the substance may be harmful. Call the fire department by dialing 9-1-1. If a person swallows a chemical or household product, give sips of water or milk immediately. Call 9-1-1.If a person ingests any unprescribed drug or overdoses on a medication, do not give them anything by mouth. Call 9-1-1. Samaritan Poison Control Center does not recommend giving the person ipecac. If the person of a suspected harmful substance exposure is found unresponsive, do not give anything by mouth. Call 9-1-1. If a harmful substance gets into the eyes, flush immediately with water. Have the person blink frequently, but do not force the eyelid open. If it is serious, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, call Poison Control. If a harmful substance comes in contact with the skin, flush with water. One exception is the chemical lime. If this comes in contact with the skin, first dust the product off the skin to avoid a chemical burn and then flush with water. If it is serious, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, call Poison Control. If a person inhales a harmful substance such as a pesticide spray, cleaning product or natural gas, get them to fresh air quickly. Do not place yourself at risk. Open doors and windows to air the contaminated room or building. If it is serious, call 9-1-1. Otherwise, call Poison Control. If someone is stung by a scorpion, bee, wasp or bitten by a black widow spider, rattlesnake or an unidentified creature, call Poison Control. In general, if an exposure appears life threatening (the person is dizzy or weak, has a chemical burn or is short of breath), call 9-1-1. If the person is unconscious, do not give anything by mouth. If it appears minor in nature, or additional advice is needed, call the Poison Control Center at 602-253-3334. Last modified on 01/27/2009 14:32:13 |
