Section 18 in Tamil Nadu Poisons (Regulation of Possession and Sale) Rules, 2015
18. Security, Storage and Incident Management of Poison by Users.
- A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) outlining the measures undertaken for security, storage and incident management of poisons shall be prepared and displayed prominently in the premises of the user of poisons, except individuals, which shall be in the following format, namely:-(1)Security of poisons:(a).................. (name) is responsible for possession and safe keeping of poisons in the premises.(b)The storage of poisons shall be under the supervision of the above person.(c)The storage of poisons shall be under double lock system to ensure more security.(d)A register of usage of poisons in Form E assigning separate pages for each type of poisons shall be maintained and the same shall be filed with the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate in every three months.(e)There shall be compulsory checking of the persons leaving the place of storage of poisons.(2)Storage of poisons:(a)The poisons should be stored in plastic or other suitable containers.(b)All storage containers should be labeled to indicate the identity of the poisons and the hazards involved and the precautions to be taken.(c)Incompatible poisons should not be stored together.(d)The inventory of poisons should be kept to a minimum.(e)Protective gloves, aprons, safety glasses and face shields should be worn where appropriate.(f)Acids should be diluted with care. Always add acid to water, never add water to acid.(3)Incident Management:(a)Skin Contact: Quickly take off clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g.watchbands, belts) contaminated with poison. Quickly and gently blot or brush away excess poison from the skin. Immediately flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. If it can be done safely, continue flushing during transport to hospital. Immediately call a Poison Centre or Doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport the person to a hospital.(b)Eye contact: Avoid direct contact of poison with eyes. Wear chemical protective gloves if necessary. Quickly and gently blot or brush poison off the face. Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for at least 30 minutes, while holding the eyelid(s) open. If a contact lens is present, DO NOT delay flushing or attempt to remove the lens. Neutral saline solution may be used as soon as it is available. DO NOT INTERRUPT FLUSHING. If necessary, continue flushing during transportation to hospital.(c)Ingestion: Have victim rinse mouth with water. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to reduce risk of aspiration. Have victim rinse mouth with water again. Immediately call a Poison Centre or Doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport the person to a hospital.(d)Inhalation: Take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting to rescue the victim (e.g.wear appropriate protective equipment). Move victim to fresh air. Keep him at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, trained personnel should administer emergency Oxygen. DO NOT allow victim to move about unnecessarily. Symptoms of pulmonary edema may be delayed. Immediately call a Poison Centre or Doctor. Treatment is urgently required. Transport the person to a hospital.
