6.3 Poisoning
Poisons are substances that can cause temporary or permanent damage if too much is absorbed by the body. Poisons can be swallowed, inhaled, injected, or absorbed through the skin.
Precautions for handling poison exposure:
- Do not induce vomiting in a person who has been exposed to poison. However, if they vomit naturally, collect some of their vomit in a bag or container and provide it to the ambulance. This may help identify the poison.
- Unconscious person: Continuously monitor their breathing. Seek immediate medical attention and call emergency number 112 for an ambulance.
- Suspected poisoning: Contact the Swedish Poisons Information Centre at 010-456 67 00 or via 112 for medical advice.
- Swallowed poison: Rinse the mouth immediately with plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call the Swedish Poisons Information Centre for further guidance.
- Inhaled poison: Move the person to fresh air. Keep them at rest in a comfortable breathing position.
- If there is skin exposure to poison: Immediately rinse the skin with plenty of water. Thoroughly wash the affected area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
It’s essential to understand the dangers associated with various substances including the risk of fire or explosion, their toxicity, and knowing what substances that cancel unwanted effects, and various precautionary measures.
The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is an important component of occupational safety and health practices. Its purpose is to provide workers and emergency personnel with procedures for handling or working with specific substances safely. The SDS includes essential information such as: physical data (e.g., melting point, boiling point, flash point), toxicity, health effects, first aid procedures, reactivity, storage recommendations, disposal guidelines, protective equipment and spill-handling procedures.
Safety data sheets (SDS) are available in the KLARA chemical database. Find information about the chemicals Hazards and Precautionary phrase - UNECE (H and P) according to CLP/GHS to avoid accidents.
Look up the chemicals´ Hazards and Precautionary phrase - UNECE (H and P) according to CLP/GHS to avoid accidents on the UNECE website.