Wood preservation facilities, creosote: chapter D, table 5

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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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