Wood preservation facilities, creosote: chapter D, table 5


Table 5. First Aid Measures for Exposure to Creosote

Exposure First action Second action
Eye contact
  • Immediately flush eyes with flowing water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
  • Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye.
  • Flush eyes for at least an additional 15 minutes.
    Workers should not wear contact lenses
  • Get medical attention or call a poison control centre for treatment advice (have product label at hand).
Skin contact
  • Immediately remove soaked clothing or articles in contact with the skin.
  • Immediately wash contaminated skin thoroughly with soap or mild detergent and water for 15-20 minutes.
  • Call a poison control centre or doctor for treatment advice (have product label at hand).
  • Get prompt medical attention if the skin becomes inflamed (redness, itchiness or pain).
Inhalation
  • Immediately move the affected person to fresh air.
  • If no pulse, apply CPR.
  • If breathing has stopped:
  • Call emergency services (ex. 911)
  • Apply artificial respiration with barrier device
  • Shake and shout
  • Keep affected person warm and quiet..
  • Get medical attention (have product label at hand).
Ingestion
  • Get medical attention or call a poison control centre immediately for treatment advice.
  • Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control centre or doctor.
  • Give conscious victim water or milk to drink.
  • Then give 30-60 mL of Fleet’s Phospho-Soda diluted 1:4 in water.
Chronic symptoms requiring medical referral
  • Medical referral
    • Skin irritation, sensitivity
    • Skin lesions

For all medical attention, always take the pesticide label to show to the health personnel.

Personnel should follow the recommendations from Table 6 of Chapter A outlining general precautions and personal hygiene measures.

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2017-09-10