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Emergency Response to <br /> Spills <br /> • Eyes: Flush with <br /> water for 15 minutes ' <br /> • Skin: Wash with soap <br /> and water, remove <br /> contaminated clothing <br /> • Inhalation: Move <br /> to fresh air <br /> • Swallowing: Get <br /> emergency medical <br /> assistance <br /> O BLR--a—sf 8 L."R—r—1501 <br /> Knowing proper emergency procedures is another important part of safety. <br /> That's why you should always read the label and MSDS for every material <br /> to find out exactly what to do in case you or a co-worker is overexposed. <br /> Emergency procedures may include: <br /> • Flushing eyes with water for 15 minutes in case of contact; <br /> • Washing skin with soap and water, and removing contaminated <br /> clothing; <br /> • Moving to fresh air if a person has been inhaling hazardous material, <br /> and not returning until it is safe; and <br /> • Getting emergency medical assistance if a person has accidentally <br /> swallowed a hazardous material. <br /> Think about the emergency procedures you should use if you or a co- <br /> worker are overexposed to a hazardous material. Do you know where <br /> eyewash stations, emergency showers, and first-aid kits are located? Do <br /> you know how to use them? <br /> 28 <br />