POISONING
Immediate Actions:
- Call 911
- Call the Poison Control Center Hotline 1-800-222-1222
- Administer first aid directed by Poison Control Center
- Notify principal
- Utilize building personnel with knowledge of poisonous materials, first aid training, etc. using Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Seek additional medical attention as indicated
- School official to notify parents/guardians
- In the event of a staff member who has been poisoned, school official should notify spouse or emergency contact
- Document actions and complete incident reports
Preventive Measures:
- Keep poisonous materials in a locked and secure location
- Post the Poison Control Center emergency number in the front office, school clinic, etc.
- Post the names of building personnel who have special paramedic, first aid training, or other special lifesaving or life-sustaining training
- Provide staff with information on possible poisonous materials in the building
- Make sure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are present