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Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
Poisoning by
ingestion or
inhalation
Chemical spills
2. Seek medical advice if instructed on the label, or if the victim
experiences symptoms of harmful effects such as burning, swelling,
nausea, chest pain, difficulty breathing, dizziness or confusion. When
seeking medical advice, be sure to bring the chemical product label.
In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation:
IF THE VICTIM HAS COLLAPSED OR IS NOT BREATHING, CALL
911. Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby
personnel because you may become incapacitated.
2. Follow the emergency first aid instructions on the chemical label in the
"First Aid" or "Statement of Practical Treatment" section.
3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-
222-1222 to be automatically linked to the nearest certified poison
control center. Have the chemical label available for reference.
Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned up.
Refer to the chemical label for any specific cleanup instructions with
regard to the chemical spilled.
General procedures include:
1. Control the spill by stopping the source of the spill. If the source of
the spill is a container leak, place the leaking container in a larger,
watertight container. Keep unprotected people away from the spill
site.
2. Contain the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources.
Use a shovel or other tool to make a dike around the spill with soil,
sod, or absorbent material.
3. Clean up the spill immediately -- Absorbent materials like ground
corncobs or pet litter should be spread on the spill area to soak up the
pesticide. The contaminated material should then be shoveled into a
leak-proof container. Do not flush the spill area with water until you
receive advice as directed below.
4. Seek additional advice from the chemical manufacturer and your
state's pesticide regulatory agency regarding decontamination of the
spill site:
- Chemical manufacturer. The chemical label provides contact
information for the chemical manufacturer.
- State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U.S., call the National
Pesticide Information Center at 1-800-858-7378 for
assistance in determining how to contact your state's
pesticide regulatory agency.
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