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State of Andhra Pradesh - Subsection

Section 18(3) in The A.P. Poisons (Possession and Sale) Rules, 2016

(3)Incident Management
(a)Skin contact. - Quickly take off contaminated clothing, shoes and leather goods (e.g. watchbands, belts). Quickly and gently bolt or brush away excess chemicals. 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 as treatment is urgently required, transport to a hospital.
(b)Eye contact. - Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective gloves if necessary. Quickly and gently blot or brush chemical 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 transport 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. If treatment is urgently required, transport victim to a hospital.
(d)Inhalation. - Take precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). Move victim to fresh air keep 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 to a hospital.