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FIRST AID PROCEDURES for EXPOSURE TO GASOLINE AND DIESEL <br />II. All employees need to understand the procedures to be used in responding to various kinds <br />of emergencies involving spills of hazardous materials. This section of the Emergency <br />Response Procedures, outlines the First Aid Procedures for exposure to gasoline and diesel <br />fuel from each Safety Data Sheet (SDS). All employees need to know this information for <br />their own personal safety, the safety of their co-workers as well as the safety of customers <br />that could be exposed. The SDS's for these and other work site chemicals are filed in the <br />Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Binder at the cashier area. <br />First Aid Procedures for Exposure to Gasoline and Diesel <br />A. EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 minutes while holding eyelids open and seek <br />attention. <br />SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water while removing contaminated clothing and <br />shoes. Follow by washing with soap and water. Do not reuse clothing until <br />cleaned, shoes must not be reused. If irritation persists, get medical attention. <br />INHALATION (Breathing): Remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if <br />breathing is difficult. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical <br />attention. <br />INGESTION (Swallowing): <br />DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING BECAUSE GASOLINE CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE <br />SEVERE LUNG DAMAGE! If vomiting occurs spontaneously keep head below hips to <br />prevent aspiration of liquid into lungs. Get medical attention. <br />NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: If more than 2.0 ml per kg has been ingested and <br />vomiting has not occurred, emesis should be induced with medical supervision. <br />Keep victim's head below hips to prevent aspiration. If symptoms such as loss of <br />gag reflex, convulsions or unconsciousness occur before emesis, gastric lavage <br />using a cuffed endotracheal tube should be considered. <br />For further information, consult the Safety Data Sheets for these products and for <br />other hazardous materials in the HAZCOM Binder. <br />OTHER WORKPLACE CHEMICALS: Before handling any chemical, employees <br />must review the SDS for PROTECTIVE MEASURES (PPE), HEALTH HAZARD <br />DATA, SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES, and FIRST AID procedures. <br />ANNUAL EMPLOYEE TRAINING TOPICS <br />Hazardous Waste Management <br />Hazard Communication <br />Lockout/Tag-out for fuel nozzles <br />Fire Safety <br />Emergency Response Procedures/Contingency Plan <br />Spill Cleanup Procedures <br />Hazardous Materials Business Plan <br />Storm Water Best Management Practices