2002 Volunteer Leader Training Guide
Hazardous Household Products
What to Do in Case of an Accident
Handout 3
What do you do if you or someone you're with has an accident
with any household product?
 If
someone splashes a household chemical in their eyes, rinse out the eyes for 15
to 20 minutes in the shower or under a faucet. Then call your poison control
center. If you do not know that number, then call 911 or your local emergency
ambulance number.
If someone splashes a household chemical on their skin, take off
the wet clothing and rinse the skin for 15 to 20 minutes in the shower or under
a faucet. Then call your poison control center. If you do not know that number,
then call 911 or your local emergency ambulance number.
If someone drinks a household chemical, give them half a glass
of water to drink. Then call the poison control center. If you do not know that
number, then call 911 or the local emergency ambulance number.
If someone is not breathing or won't wake up, call 911 or
your local emergency ambulance number. Be prepared for any emergency in the
home. Keep your local emergency number, local ambulance number and the local
poison control center telephone numbers with you.
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