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_v'VF%jX L L Eyes: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact. Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated. Remove:Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be,removed and replaced. Change:Workers whose clothing may have become contaminated should change into uncontaminated clothing before leaving the work premise. Provide:Eyewash fountains should be provided in areas where there is any possibility that workers could be exposed to the substance;this is irrespective of the recommendation involving the wearing of eye protection. Facilities for quickly drenching the body should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where there is a possibility of exposure. [Note: It is intended that these facilities provide a sufficient quantity or flow of water to quickly remove the substance from any body areas likely to be exposed.The actual determination of what constitutes an adequate quick drench facility depends on the specific circumstances. In certain instances, a deluge shower should be readily available,whereas in others,the availability of water from a sink or hose could be considered adequate.] (NIOSH, 2003) DuPont Tychein(P Suit Fabrics No information available. First Aid Signs and Symptoms of Acute Endosulfan Exposure: Ingestion of endosulfan may result in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.Dizziness,agitation,nervousness,tremor, incoordination, and convulsions may also occur. Central nervous system depression may terminate in respiratory failure. Contact with endosulfan may irritate or bum the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Emergency Life-Support Procedures:Acute exposure to endosulfan may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination.Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting anddisposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination. Inhalation Exposure: 1. Move victims to fresh air.Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to endosulfan. 2.Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected,provide CPR. If not breathing,provide artificial respiration.If breathing is labored,administer oxygen or other respiratory support. 3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. 4. Transport to a health care facility. Dermal/Eye Exposure: 1. Remove victims from exposure.Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to endosulfan. 2.Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate,and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected,provide CPR. If not breathing,provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen or other respiratory support. 3. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible. 4. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. 5.Wash exposed skin areas three times. An initial soap and water wash should be followed by an alcohol wash. The third wash should again be with soap and water. 6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures. http://l27.0.0.1:54673/report?key=CH3350 4/15/2015