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2.7 Fire
The course of action in the event of an emergency is determined by the rules and regulations
applicable on the worksite. Every company has its own special rules. So make sure you are up-
to-date on these rules.
In any case, the following actions are necessary in the event of a fire:
• Keep calm.
• Report the emergency to the employee responsible for in-house emergency services
(IHES).Tell who you are, where you are located and describe the emergency situation.
(The IHES employee will notify external emergency services.)
• Warn your colleagues.
• Extinguish the fire if it is still in its early stage, using the extinguishing means available
onsite.
• If possible, switch off the electrical power supply.
• Leave the scene of the emergency situation and report to the rendez-vous point.
2.8 Working with hazardous substances
It is thought that special first aid procedures are required in cases of accidents with chemicals.
But in cases of small quantities, standard measures suffice:
1. rinse thoroughly with water
2. wash with soap
3. provide fresh air
4. remove any contaminated clothing
In common the following rules are applicable:
• Contact with skin:
o rinse thoroughly with water
o remove any contaminated clothing
o wash the relevant body parts with soap.
• Contact with eyes:
o rinse thoroughly with water (10 till 15 minutes) using eye wash fountain
o consult a doctor.
• Ingestion:
o rinse the mouth out with water.
o If necessary, dilute the substance by drinking water.
o If a corrosive substance has been ingested, do not induce vomiting. This is to prevent
the substance coming into contact with the sensitive oesophagus again.
o If the victim is unconscious, never attempt to induce vomiting or have the victim drink
anything.
Using a ‘neutralizing solution’ (such as a base for an acid) can actually make the situation worse.
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