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The course of action in the event of an emergency is determined by the rules and regulations
applicable on the worksite. Every company has its own special rules. So make certain you are
up-to-date on these rules.
In any case, the following actions are necessary in the event of a fire:
x
Keep
calm
.
x
Report
the emergency to the employee responsible for in-house emergency services
(IHES).
Tell who you are, where you are located and describe the emergency situation.
(The IHES employee will notify external emergency services.)
x
Warn
your colleagues.
x
Switch off
the electrical power supply.
x
Extinguish
the fire if it is still in its early stage, using the extinguishing means available
onsite.
x
Leave the scene
of the emergency situation and report to the rendez-vous point.
Caution:
Never use water to put out an electrical fire or a fluid fire.
2.8. Working with hazardous substances
It is thought that special first aid procedures are required in cases of accidents with chemicals.
But in cases of small quantities, standard measures suffice:
-
rinse thoroughly with water
- wash
with
soap
-
provide fresh air
- remove
any
contaminated clothing
In common the following rules are applicable:
x
Contact
with
the
skin
:
o
rinse thoroughly with water
o
remove any contaminated clothing
o
wash the relevant body parts with soap.
x
Contact
with
the
eyes
:
o
rinse thoroughly with water (5 minutes) using eye wash fountain
o
consult a doctor.
x
Ingestion
:
o
rinse the mouth out with water.
o
If necessary, dilute the substance by drinking water.
o
If a corrosive substance has been ingested, do not induce vomiting. This is to
prevent the substance coming into contact with the sensitive oesophagus again.
o
If the victim is unconscious, never attempt to induce vomiting or have the victim
drink anything.
Using a ‘neutralizing solution’ (such as a base for an acid
) can actually make the situation
worse
.
In addition to this, it is advisable to consult the safety information (TREMCARD book, safety
information sheets and the catalogue) and report everything that is relevant to the accident to
a doctor.
When work has to be done in confined spaces:
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