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10.4.2 Serious Exposures or Injuries Requiring Off-Site Medical Care <br /> The PM (or designee) will provide the necessary support and dedicate appropriate project resources to <br /> the response effort. <br /> Upon the realization that an individual(s) needs medical care, but not requiring transport by ambulance, <br /> the following procedure will be used: <br /> • Administer first aid and contact the SHSO to arrange for transport to medical facility by on-site <br /> vehicle. <br /> • Notify the HSM. <br /> • When the situation has been stabilized, decontaminate the injured person. <br /> • Move the person to the support area. <br /> The SHSO, or approved designee, shall transport the injured person to the Core Health Services medical <br /> facility. <br /> In the event of a chemical exposure,the following procedures shall be followed: <br /> Skin Contact: <br /> • Flush with water <br /> • Remove clothing,flush skin <br /> • Obtain prompt medical attention, as necessary <br /> Inhalation: <br /> • Remove the person from the area <br /> • Administer first aid/CPR, as needed <br /> • Obtain immediate medical attention <br /> Ingestion: <br /> • Contact the Poison Control Center for immediate treatment, then obtain immediate medical <br /> attention <br /> • Inducing vomiting may cause further injury to the victim; follow instructions from the SDS and/or <br /> Poison Control Center <br /> 10-5 <br />