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VII. Serious Injury <br /> a. Check the scene and the victim to determine the danger potential <br /> and the extent of the injury. Do not move a seriously injured victim <br /> unless there is an immediate danger such as fire, flood, or <br /> poisonous gas. If you must move the victim, do it as quickly and <br /> carefully as possible. If there is no immediate danger, do not move <br /> the victim and advise the bystanders the victim is not to be moved. <br /> b. Call 911 (9-911 if in a City facility) immediately if the victim is <br /> unconscious. Additionally, you should call for an ambulance if the <br /> victim has trouble breathing or is breathing in a strange way; has <br /> pressure or pain in the chest or abdomen; is bleeding severely; has <br /> slurred speech; appears to have been poisoned; has injuries to the <br /> head, neck, or back; or has possible broken bones. <br /> c. Keep the victim calm and as comfortable as possible. Administer <br /> CPR or First Aid if you have been trained in those areas (A list of <br /> these employees is included at the end of this document). A First <br /> Aid kit should be used and precautions should be taken to minimize <br /> exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Remain with the victim <br /> until emergency services personnel arrive. <br /> VIII. Hazardous Materials <br /> a. A hazardous material is a substance that presents a physical or <br /> health hazard. A health hazard refers to a substance for which <br /> there is significant evidence that health effects may occur for <br /> exposed employees. <br /> b. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required for all hazardous <br /> substances in use within the department. Employees will be <br /> provided with training on the safe use of all chemicals they will be <br /> exposed to. <br /> c. In the event of a hazardous material emergency: <br /> i. Evacuate the area, securing access to the area when <br /> possible. <br /> ii. Immediately call 911 (9-911 if in a City facility) and inform <br /> the operator of the emergency. Provide as much information <br /> as possible to the operator and refer to the MSDS. <br /> D. The list of chemicals regularly used in this facility are located In the <br /> MSDS Binder. The MSDS binder is located In the Exempt Room of <br /> the Warehouse. <br />