General First Aid Instructions

• Most important, be sure to protect yourself by wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment if there is a likelihood of being directly exposed to a pesticide while administering first aid or removing the victim from an enclosed area.

• Have current labels and MSDS available.

• Have emergency response telephone numbers readily available.

• Assemble a first aid kit with necessary supplies.

• Always have a source of clean water available. In an extreme emergency, even water from a farm pond, clean water irrigation system, or watering trough could be used to dilute the pesticide.

• If oral or dermal exposure has occurred, the first objective is usually to dilute the pesticide and prevent absorption.

• If inhalation exposure occurs, first protect yourself and then get the victim to fresh air immediately.

• Never give anything orally to an unconscious person.

• Become familiar with the proper techniques of artificial respiration—it may be necessary if a person's breathing has stopped or become impaired.