Inorganic arsenic exposure has been associated with cancers of the lungs and skin. It also affects bone marrow, while the risk of liver damage is still debated. First Aid Some suggested actions for aid include: Eyes flush immediately with large amounts of water and seek medical attention. – Skin wash immediately with soap and water. If arsenic penetrates the clothing, remove clothing – promptly and wash the skin with soap and water. Breathing move person to fresh air, if you can do so without endangering yourself. Keep the affected – person warm and at rest. Seek prompt medical attention. Swallowing induce vomiting, unless the affected person is unconscious. Seek prompt medical – attention. Protect Yourself Know where inorganic arsenic is used in your facility. Know how your employer has marked the entrances to locations where arsenic is used. Follow all engineering and work practice controls your employer recommends. Understand how to use and maintain all recommended personal protective equipment (PPE). Know how to report and to whom to report, emergencies which involve inorganic arsenic. In My Workplace Who should I call if is an emergency? The phone number is: or call 911. What operations at this facility use inorganic arsenic? Inorganic Arsenic Sign–Off Sheet The employees of __________Company Name______________________________, have taken part in a training session on Inorganic Arsenic. The session covered: Operations at this facility which use inorganic arsenic. Symptoms of exposure to inorganic arsenic. First aid and how to treat inorganic arsenic exposure. How to report emergencies involviong inorganic arsenic. Date of Training: Facility: Employee Signature PRINT NAME
Inorganic arsenic exposure has been associated with cancers of the lungs and skin. It also affects bone marrow, while the risk of liver damage is still debated. First Aid Some suggested actions for aid include: Eyes – flush immediately with large amounts of water and seek medical attention. Skin – wash immediately with soap and water. If arsenic penetrates the clothing, remove clothing promptly and wash the skin with soap and water. Breathing – move person to fresh air, if you can do so without endangering yourself. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Seek prompt medical attention. Swallowing – induce vomiting, unless the affected person is unconscious. Seek prompt medical attention. Protect Yourself Know where inorganic arsenic is used in your facility. Know how your employer has marked the entrances to locations where arsenic is used. Follow all engineering and work practice controls your employer recommends. Understand how to use and maintain all recommended personal protective equipment (PPE). Know how to report and to whom to report, emergencies which involve inorganic arsenic. In My Workplace Who should I call if is an emergency? The phone number is: or call 911. What operations at this facility use inorganic arsenic? Inorganic Arsenic Sign–Off Sheet The employees of __________Company Name______________________________, have taken part in a training session on Inorganic Arsenic. The session covered: Operations at this facility which use inorganic arsenic. Symptoms of exposure to inorganic arsenic. First aid and how to treat inorganic arsenic exposure. How to report emergencies involviong inorganic arsenic. Date of Training: Facility: Employee Signature PRINT NAME