Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
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If skin is burned or otherwise injured, cover the skin immediately
with loose, clean, dry, soft cloth or bandage.
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Do not apply ointments, greases, powders, or other drugs in first aid
treatment of burns or injured skin.
Pesticide in Eye:
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Wash eye quickly but gently.
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Use an eyewash dispenser, if available. Otherwise, hold the eyelid
open and wash with a gentle drip of clean running water positioned so
that it flows across the eye rather than directly into the eye.
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Rinse the eye for 15 minutes or more.
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Do not use chemicals or drugs in the rinse water. They may increase
the injury.
Inhaled Pesticide:
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Get victim to fresh air immediately.
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If other people are in or near the area, warn them of the danger.
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Loosen tight clothing on the victim that would constrict breathing.
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Apply artificial respiration if breathing has stopped or if the victim's
skin is blue. If pesticide or vomit is on the victim's mouth or face,
avoid direct contact and use a shaped airway tube, if available, for
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Pesticide in Mouth or Swallowed:
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Rinse mouth with plenty of water.
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Give the victim large amounts (up to 1 quart) of milk or water to
drink.
Induce vomiting only if instructions to do so are on the labeling.
Procedure for Inducing Vomiting:
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Position the victim face down or kneeling forward. Do not allow the
victim to lie on his back, because vomit could enter the lungs and
cause additional damage.
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Put a finger or the blunt end of a spoon at the back of victim's throat
or give the victim syrup of ipecac.
