The type and extent of first aid treatment depends on how life-threatening a victim's injuries are and whether he or she has use of their airway (A), breathing (B), circulation (C), and if they have injuries, burns - a deformity (D). In general ABCD establishes the treatment priorities.
For this article, assume the victim to be conscious and breathing with good circulation; the victim has been splashed in the face and upper body with a caustic chemical.
Accidents happen when you least expect them. Learn what kinds of accidents could occur in the area of the facility where you work. Be prepared to act to minimize an injury or save a life. Follow these steps to respond appropriately to the result of an accident.
Help the victim to stand if there are no severe injuries to the legs or parts of the body that would prohibit standing and walking.
Identify the chemical the victim was exposed to and don the appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to yourself.
Guide the victim to the nearest emergency shower an eye wash station; they are co-located in most cases.
Place a call on the plant emergency phone or call 911 to inform authorities about the status of the victim.
Turn on the emergency shower as soon as possible and rinse the victims upper body for 15 minutes. If the victims clothes are soaked with the chemical, help the victim remove them; otherwise trapped chemical between clothes and skin will worsen chemical burns.
Turn on the eyewash station and have the victim rinse his or her eyes and face for at least 15 minutes.
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