Section 3: STATEMENTS EXPLAINING APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE EVENT OF AN

3. STATEMENTS EXPLAINING APPROPRIATE ACTION IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT 3.1 Spills In event of a spill, evacuate danger area. In event of a spill, consult an expert. To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material use (to be specified by manufacturer). Cover with absorbent or contain. Collect and dispose. Cover the spilled material with {...}. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Treat remaining liquid with {...}. Wash away spilled liquid {remainder} with plenty of water. DO NOT wash away into sewer. Avoid run-off to waterways and sewers. Clean up spill immediately. Allow product to cool/solidify and pick up as a solid. Sweep up and remove immediately. Use non-sparking equipment when picking up flammable spill, {remove all ignition sources}. Ensure adequate ventilation to remove vapours, fumes, dust, etc. Collect leaking liquid in sealable (metallic/plastic) containers. Cautiously neutralise spilled liquid. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable (metal/plastic) containers as far as possible. Do not place spilled materials back in the original container. Vacuum spilled material. Sweep spilled substances into { } containers. Sweep spilled substances into { } containers; if appropriate moisten first to prevent dusting. Cautiously neutralise remainder. Then wash with plenty of water. Carefully collect remainder. Wipe up reminder in { } then remove to safe place. DO NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. NEVER direct water jet on liquid. 3.2 Fire-fighting In case of fire, use (indicate the precise type of fire fighting equipment). If water increases the risk, never use water. Use CO , dry chemical, or foam. Water can be used to cool and protect exposed material. [Issue 1] D1 – 82 Revised Laws of Mauritius Allow gas to burn if flow cannot be shut off. Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out, in other cases, extinguish with (select appropriate medium from list). In case of fire in the surroundings; all extinguishing agents allowed. In case of fire in the surroundings; (use the appropriate agent). Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. 3.3 First aid 3.3.1 General In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment. 3.3.2 Accident caused by inhalation In case of accident by inhalation, remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. Obtain medical attention immediately if inhaled. {Remove person to} fresh air, {rest}. Remove to fresh air immediately. Get medical attention immediately. If signs/symptoms continue, get medical attention. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is laboured, administer oxygen. Half upright position. Artificial respiration if indicated. No mouth-to-mouth respiration. If inhaled, give oxygen or artificial respiration, call a physician. If inhaled, give amylis nitris, call a physician. Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 114 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control centre or doctor for further treatment advice. 3.3.3 Accident caused by ingestion Obtain medical attention immediately if ingested. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek med mouth-to-mouth respiration. If inhaled, give oxygen or artificial respiration, call a physician. If inhaled, give amylis nitris, call a physician. Move person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 114 or an ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison control centre or doctor for further treatment advice. 3.3.3 Accident caused by ingestion Obtain medical attention immediately if ingested. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). If swallowed, and the victim is conscious and alert, induce vomiting immediately, as directed by medical personnel. D1 – 83 [Issue 1] Dangerous Chemicals Control Act {Do not induce vomiting}. {If conscious, give 2 glasses of water}. Get immediate medical attention}. Drink (1 glass) (2 glasses) of water. Call a physician (or poison control center immediately). Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (only if conscious persons). DO NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest. Wear protective gloves when inducing vomiting. If ingested, drink lukewarm water, induce vomiting, gastric irrigate, call a physician. If ingested, drink lukewarm water, induce vomiting, gastric irrigate, catharsis, call a physician. If ingested, drink plant oil, induce vomiting, call a physician. If ingested, wash out mouth with water, drink milk or egg white. If ingested, flush the material in stomach with 5% sodium thiosulfate. If ingested, flush the material in stomach with 1% sodium thiosulfate. If ingested, induce vomiting, flush the material in stomach with sodium bicarbonate solution. If ingested, induce vomiting, clyster and flush the material in stomach with plant oil. If ingested, flush the material in stomach immediately with 2% copper sulfate. If ingested, flush the material in stomach with sodium sulfate solution, catharsis. If ingested, induce vomiting, flush the material in stomach with potassium permanganate solutions. If ingested, drink milk or egg white, gastric irrigate, call a physician. If ingested, call control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting, wash out mouth with water. Flush with water the material in stomach of victim, which has no corrosion symptoms. If ingested, induce vomiting, flush the material in stomach with 60ml of 1% potassium iodide. Call a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. [Issue 1] D1 – 84 Revised Laws of Mauritius 3.3.4 Accident caused by skin contact After contact with skin, take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash immediately with plenty of (to be specified by manufacturer). {If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention}. If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention. Immediately wash with tincture of green soap in flowing water for 15 minutes. Flush skin with large amounts of water. {If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention}. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation (redness, rash, blistering) develops, get medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Remove clothing and wash t d persists, get medical attention}. If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention. Immediately wash with tincture of green soap in flowing water for 15 minutes. Flush skin with large amounts of water. {If irritation develops and persists, get medical attention}. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing. If irritation (redness, rash, blistering) develops, get medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Remove clothing and wash thoroughly before use. Remove contaminated clothing and wash clothing before reuse. Flush the contaminated area of body with large amounts of water. Wash the contaminated area of body with soap and fresh water. If contact with body directly, immediately obtain medical attention. Flush with fresh water if contact with skin or eyes. If frostbite, call a physician. If skin contact, spread immediately with 2% silver nitrate. Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. 3.3.5 Accident caused by contact with eyes In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water (to be specified by manufacturer). Immediately flush eyes for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if eye irritation develops and persists. Hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention. Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if worn. Get medical attention immediately. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a doctor. If contact with eyes directly, flush with gently flowing fresh water thoroughly. Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.