Chemical incidents

First aid for all chemical incidents is to rinse immediately with water, which should last at least 20 minutes.

Eye injuries

• If a chemical has come into contact with the eye, rinse the eye with running water or use an eye rinse solution for 15-30 minutes.
• If the eye injury occurred from impact, the patient should lie down and the eyes should be protected.
• Report the emergency.

Gas-related incident

• Evacuate immediately and seek fresh air.
• Alert the operative personnel.

Mild incidents

• After first aid, direct the injured employee to his or her own health care centre.