Health and safety - The Hempcrete Topic: Designing and Building with Hemp-lime - page 175

In the even more unlikely event that you swallow some, wash out your mouth with water,
and drink copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention if necessary, especially if you
experience stomach pain.
Long-term health risks
Although the main health issues with lime occur at the time of contact, it is also worth bear-
ing in mind that prolonged or repeated contact with the skin may result in severe dermatit-
is, requiring more extensive medical treatment. Likewise, prolonged or repeated inhalation
may result in lasting damage to the respiratory tract and lungs, and could potentially cause
serious and debilitating lung disease. For these reasons, people who work with lime on a
regular basis should be even more careful to avoid even minor exposures.