Chronic Effects/ Precautionary Safety Measures: No chronic effects. Occupational Exposure Response and First Aid Measures Skin: Immediately warm frostbite area with warm water not to exceed 105° F (41° C). Seek immediate medical attention. Eyes: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contacts if they do not flush out. Seek immediate medical treatment. Inhalation: Remove victim from the exposure area and take to fresh air immediately. Seek immediate medical treatment. Do not perform resuscitation. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical treatment. Emergency Procedure for Chemical Spills and Accidental Releases Small and Large Spills: Evacuate all personnel from the space, shut the door and if possible turn off the power to the room. Dry Ice will evaporate at room temperature. This Standard Operating Procedure must be placed in the Chemical Hygiene Plan and the SDS must be accessible. Also, all laboratory personnel must be familiar with safe handling practices (i.e., training with documentation of training) when working with these chemicals. This must be incorporated into the comprehensive chemical hygiene plan of the laboratory. If you have any questions regarding a comprehensive mandatory laboratory chemical hygiene plan please any other contact your Representative at Environmental Health and Safety (292-1284).For questions or concerns, please contact: PI contact information Name: Primary Contact Number: Emergency Contact Number: P.I. Signature ___________________________________________________________
Chronic Effects/ Precautionary Safety Measures: No chronic effects. Occupational Exposure Response and First Aid Measures Skin: Immediately warm frostbite area with warm water not to exceed 105° F (41° C). Seek immediate medical attention. Eyes: Flush eyes for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids open. Remove contacts if they do not flush out. Seek immediate medical treatment. Inhalation: Remove victim from the exposure area and take to fresh air immediately. Seek immediate medical treatment. Do not perform resuscitation. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical treatment. Emergency Procedure for Chemical Spills and Accidental Releases Small and Large Spills: Evacuate all personnel from the space, shut the door and if possible turn off the power to the room. Dry Ice will evaporate at room temperature. This Standard Operating Procedure must be placed in the Chemical Hygiene Plan and the SDS must be accessible. Also, all laboratory personnel must be familiar with safe handling practices (i.e., training with documentation of training) when working with these chemicals. This must be incorporated into the comprehensive chemical hygiene plan of the laboratory. If you have any questions regarding a comprehensive mandatory laboratory chemical hygiene plan please contact your Representative at Environmental Health and Safety (292-1284).For any other questions or concerns, please contact: PI contact information Name: Primary Contact Number: Emergency Contact Number: P.I. Signature ___________________________________________________________
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