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3-First Aid for Exposure to Quartz Silica
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What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing quartz silica?
What do I do if someone gets quartz silica on their skin?
What do I do if someone gets quartz silica in their eyes?
What do I do if someone swallows quartz silica?
Is there anything else I need to know about first aid?
What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing quartz silica? Cancer hazard. If high airborne concentrations are present, take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting a rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or have victim move to fresh air. Obtain medical advice. What do I do if someone gets quartz silica on their skin? No health effects are expected. If irritation does occur, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until the chemical is removed. What do I do if someone gets quartz silica in their eyes? Do not allow victim to rub eye(s). Let the eye(s) water naturally for a few minutes. Have victim look right and left, and then up and down. If particle/dust does not dislodge, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until particle/dust is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention. DO NOT attempt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye(s). What do I do if someone swallows quartz silica? No health effects are expected. If irritation or discomfort occurs, obtain medical advice. Is there anything else I need to know about first aid? All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the material and its condition of use in the workplace.
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Document last updated on December 22, 1997
Copyright ©1997-2008 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
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