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C. Procedures for Injury <br />1. Administer First Aid: Call the First Aid Treatment <br />Specialist (FATS) on duty. Refer to the MSDS for <br />the particular product causing the injury and <br />administer first aid as directed. <br />2. Call for ambulance or medical assistance, if <br />necessary. Notify the receiving hospital of the <br />nature of the injury or chemical overexposure. <br />3. Notify the General Manager. <br />D. Emergency Treatment <br />In all cases of chemical overexposure, follow standard <br />procedures for poison management, first aid, and if <br />applicable, cardiopulmonary resuscitation as set forth on <br />the MSDS. Four different routes of exposure and their <br />respective first aid or poison management procedures are <br />outlined below: <br />1. Ingestion <br />CALL THE POISON CONTROL CENTER AT 830 Scenic Dr., <br />Modesto, CA, (800) 342-9293, FOR INSTRUCTIONS <br />If vomiting is not recommended dilute the poison by <br />making the person drink one or two glasses of water <br />or Milk. Do not use carbonated beverages. <br />If vomiting is recommended (vomiting must not be <br />induced if the person is unconscious or having <br />convulsions) give two tablespoons (one ounce) of <br />Syrup of Ipecac, followed by at least one cup of <br />water. After Ipecac has been administered, <br />promptly have the person transported to the <br />hospital. If vomiting does not occur within 20 <br />minutes, repeat this procedure once. <br />2. Inhalation <br />Move the person from the contaminated environment. <br />Initiate CPR if necessary. Call or have someone <br />call for medical assistance. Refer to the MSDS <br />sheet for information. If necessary, transport the <br />person to the nearest hospi_al. <br />