Wood preservation facilities, chromated copper arsenate: chapter B, table 5


Table 5. First Aid Measures for Exposure to CCA

Exposure First action Second action
Eye contact
  • Immediately flush eyes with flowing water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
  • Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes.
  • If exposed person wears contact lenses, remove them 5 minutes after rinsing and then continue rinsing for at least 10 min. Workers should not wear contact lenses
  • Use boric acid solution and cortisone ophthalmic drops.Footnote1
  • Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice (have product label at hand).
  • Get medical attention.
Skin contact
  • Flush contaminated area immediately with flowing water.
  • Subsequently remove contaminated clothing.
  • Continue to flush contaminated skin for at least 15 minutes.
  • Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice (have product label at hand).
  • Get prompt medical attention if the skin becomes inflamed (redness, itchiness or pain).
Inhalation
  • Immediately remove the exposed person to fresh air.
  • If breathing has stopped:
    • Call emergency services (ex. 911)
    • Apply artificial respiration with barrier device
  • Keep the affected person warm and quiet.
  • Get immediate medical attention (have product label at hand).
Ingestion
  • Promptly have the exposed person drink a large quantity of milk, egg whites, gelatin solution or water if the aforementioned are unavailable.
  • Never give liquids to an unconscious person.
  • Call an industrial physician or poison control centre immediately for subsequent advice (Stomach pumping by medical personnel is desirable) (have product label at hand).
  • Do not induce vomiting.

Chronic symptoms

  • nervous system
  • ulceration of the skin or mucous membrane
  • abdominal pains
  • other persistent symptoms of illness
  • Get medical attention

 

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