Putting your safety first - Resene

InhalationTo help a victim of over-exposure to solventvapours:• Immediately remove the victim from theatmosphere in which the over-exposureoccurred.• Keep the victim warm and quiet.If unconscious, if breathing is distressed, or ifvictim is cyanosed (blue in colour):• Ensure the airway is open – press the headbackwards and lower jaw forwards so thatthe chin juts out.• Place the victim in the recovery position.• Support breathing by mouth to mouthresuscitation. Use CPR if necessary.• Seek medical attention urgently.Swallowing• If conscious, give plenty of water to drink. Donot cause vomiting.• If unconscious do not give anything by mouth.Remove false teeth, clean mouth of solvent,mucus and vomit. Follow instruction forunconscious victims given above.• Refer to first aid instructions and the SDS forspecific solvents.Further information can be obtained fromAUST: POISONS INFORMATION CENTRE131 126 or call Resene 1800 738 383.NZ: NATIONAL POISONS CENTRE0800 POISON (764 766) or call Resene0800 737 363.Splash protectionIf solvent gets into the eye:• Wash immediately with clean running water,lifting both lids repeatedly while doing so andkeeping the eye open.• Continue to wash the eye without break forat least 15 minutes. If the irritation still persistsafter this, seek medical attention withoutdelay.• If the affected person is wearing contactlenses, the eyes should be flushed constantlyuntil the person is able to remove thesecontact lenses.Further informationFor further information refer to ‘Practical Guidelines for the Safe Use of Organic Solvents’ publishedby Occupational Safety and Health Service, Wellington.5