Do you know how to treat an exposure to substances like bleach, acetone, or acid? Proper first aid can prevent irritation or a chemical burn. Learn how to handle this type of contact injury with our full skin exposure first aid guide here.
Transcript with visual descriptions
Sound: Soft instrumental music begins.
Visual: A dark blue screen with white text “HAS YOUR SKIN COME INTO CONTACT WITH A CHEMICAL OR POISON?” appears next to a kitchen sink. A man approaches the sink.
AVO: If your skin has come into contact with a poison,
Visual: The text changes to “FLOOD THE SKIN WITH WATER FOR 5 – 10 MINUTES” as the man rinses his arm under the faucet.
AVO: remove the contaminated clothing as safely as possible and flood the skin with water for 5 to 10 minutes.
Visual: The text changes to “CALL THE MISSOURI POISON CENTER RIGHT AWAY 1-800-222-1222” as the man takes out his phone and starts dialing while still rinsing.
AVO: While the skin is being rinsed, call the Missouri Poison Center and describe what happened.
Visual: The text changes to “HAVE THE PRODUCT WITH YOU IF POSSIBLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS” next to cleaning products in a basket.
AVO: If possible, have the product in front of you so you can answer any questions.
Visual: The man gently washes his arm with soap and water under the faucet.
AVO: You may need to wash the skin gently with soap and water once it’s been rinsed.
Visual: The Missouri Poison Center logo along with the phrase “Free. Fast. Confidential. Open 24/7.” appears over a blurred image of the man washing his arm.
AVO: The Poison Center experts will tell you what to do.
