What is the correct sequence of actions for a large chemical spill on a person?

What is the correct sequence of actions for a large chemical spill on a person?

• A. Quickly remove contaminated clothing and rinse for 15 minutes.
• B. Evacuate the area and call 911.
• C. Quickly remove contaminated clothing and rinse for 15 minutes; then contact Daria (7-7516), the main office (7-2850) and DPSEP (7-3000)
• D. Ignore the incident and continue working

Answer: (C)

Immediate decontamination is the priority when a chemical spill involves skin. Start by quickly removing contaminated clothing to stop more chemical from being absorbed. Then rinse the exposed skin with copious amounts of water for about 15 minutes to wash away the chemical. Once decontamination has begun, alert the appropriate responders so medical evaluation and incident management can be activated. In this scenario, notifying the designated contacts (the person in charge, the office, and safety/DPSEP) ensures that trained personnel are aware, can provide further instructions, and arrange medical care if needed. Skipping decontamination or ignoring the incident can lead to ongoing exposure and serious injury, while simply evacuating or calling emergency services without initiating decontamination may delay effective treatment.

Immediate decontamination is the priority when a chemical spill involves skin. Start by quickly removing contaminated clothing to stop more chemical from being absorbed. Then rinse the exposed skin with copious amounts of water for about 15 minutes to wash away the chemical. Once decontamination has begun, alert the appropriate responders so medical evaluation and incident management can be activated. In this scenario, notifying the designated contacts (the person in charge, the office, and safety/DPSEP) ensures that trained personnel are aware, can provide further instructions, and arrange medical care if needed. Skipping decontamination or ignoring the incident can lead to ongoing exposure and serious injury, while simply evacuating or calling emergency services without initiating decontamination may delay effective treatment.