FIRST AID MEASURES. Emergency and First Aid Procedure Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention. Skin: Wash exposed areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash clothing before reuse. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is Difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
FIRST AID MEASURES. First Aid for Eyes: For eye contact, flush with water immediately, lifting eyelids occasionally. If present, remove contact lenses. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. First Aid for Skin: Remove clothing from affected area. Wash skin thoroughly and rinse carefully. First Aid for Inhalation: If person breathes large quantities, remove to fresh air at once. Seek medical attention for any breathing difficulty. If breathing stops, apply artificial respiration immediately.
FIRST AID MEASURES. General advice : In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical ad- vice immediately. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. If inhaled : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. In case of skin contact : Wash with water and soap as a precaution. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. In case of eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact lens, if worn. Seek medical advice. If swallowed : If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Obtain medical attention. Protection of first-aiders : First Aid responders should pay attention to self-protection and use the recommended protective clothing
FIRST AID MEASURES. Eye None required. Inhalation If inhaled, remove from contaminated area. To protect rescuer, use an Air-line respirator or Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. Give oxygen if available. For advice, contact a Poison Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia Wide) or a doctor. Skin None required. Ingestion Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure. Advice to Doctor Treat symptomatically.
FIRST AID MEASURES. Inhalation: No specific first-aid is necessary since the adverse health effects associated with exposure to crystalline silica (quartz) result from chronic exposures. If there is a gross inhalation of crystalline silica (quartz), remove the person immediately to fresh air, give artificial respiration as needed, seek medical attention as needed.
FIRST AID MEASURES. EYE: First check victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a physician if irritation occurs or persists. SKIN: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes while removing all contaminated clothing. Contact a physician if irritation develops. INGESTION: Do not give anything by mouth if victim is convulsing or unconscious and immediately contact a physician. If person is conscious, wash out mouth with water and contact a physician. INHALATION: Leave the contaminated area and take deep breaths of fresh air. Contact a physician. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Treatment is supportive and symptomatic.
FIRST AID MEASURES. First Aid Measures Most important symptoms and effects
FIRST AID MEASURES. Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. Skin Contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation develops and persists, consult a physician. Eye Contact In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Ingestion If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately give 2 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. Notes to Physicians Activated charcoal mixture may be administered. To prepare activated charcoal mixture, suspend 50 grams activated charcoal in 400 mL water and mix thoroughly. Administer 5 mL/kg, or 350 mL for an average adult.
FIRST AID MEASURES. EYE CONTACT SKIN CONTACT
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