Hazardous Material Exposure

Exposure Inside The Building

Ingestion (inside the body)

1. Notify administration.
2. Assign someone to call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222  and remain on the line to communicate with you.  Assign another person to Call 911 and return and report.   Follow Poison Control's instructions exactly, even if instruction differs from that found on packaging.
3. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by Poison Control.
4. Insure "Scene Safety" to avoid additional injury to rescuer and/or others.
5. Locate the hazardous material's packaging.
6. Insure that the exposure is exactly what is suspected by interviewing victims and/or witnesses.
7. A trained person should apply CPR/First Aid as needed.
8. Do not move the victim unless risk of further injury is present.
9. Maintain the comfort of the victim(s) until authorities arrive.
10. Evacuate the room or building as necessary.
11. Contact the victim(s) parent/legal guardian or emergency contact.
12. Document the incident.

Topical (chemical burn)

1. Insure "Scene Safety" to avoid additional injury to rescuer and/or others.
2. Notify administration.  Evacuate room if necessary.
3. Call 911 if necessary.
4. Brush chemical from affected area, protecting yourself from exposure.
5. Turn off the ventilation system if necessary.
6. Begin rinsing the affected area with cool water.  Rinse for 30 minutes.
7. Apply non-stick topical bandage.
8. Seek additional medical attention as needed.

External Exposure—Threat from Outside of the Building

1. Insure "Scene Safety"  to avoid additional injury to rescuer and/or others.
2. Notify administration.   Call 911.
3. Respond in one of the following manners as directed by administration or authorities:
   • Shelter-in-place - Shut windows, doors, and blinds; turn off ventilation system.
   • Premises Evacuation - See "Complete Premises Evacuation" (above).  Move cross-wind, not with or against the wind if possible.