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First Aid

1. Look – what happened?
2. Think – what can I do? Other dangers?
3. Act – help methodical and competent

Safe What?

1. Persons
2. Equipment - do not take risks
3. Results - do not take risks

Chemicals in Eyes

1. Immediately flush eye(s) with water for at least fifteen minutes. The eyes must be forcibly held open to wash, and the eyeballs must be rotated so all surface area is rinsed.
2. Remove contact lenses while rinsing. Do not lose time removing contact lensesbefore rinsing.
3. Seek medical attention regardless of the severity or apparent lack of severity.

Chemical Inhalation

1. Close containers, open windows or otherwise increase ventilation, and move to fresh air
2. If symptoms, such as headaches, nose or throat irritation, dizziness, or drowsiness persist, seek medical attention.
3. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to determine what health effects are expected, including delayed effects.

• Optionally contact the Swiss Toxicological Information Centre (phone 145) for instructions. 

Chemicals on Skin or Clothing

1. Immediately flush with water for no less than 15 minutes (except for flammable solids). For larger spills, the safety shower (1st floor Brückentrakt) should be used.
2. While rinsing, quickly remove all contaminated clothing or jewelry. Seconds count. Do not waste time because of modesty.
3. Use caution when removing pullover shirts or sweaters to prevent contamination of the eyes.
4. Check the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to determine if any delayed effects should be expected.
5. Discard contaminated clothing or launder them separately from other clothing. Leather garments or accessories cannot be decontaminated and should be discarded.
6. Do not use solvents to wash skin. They remove the natural protective oils from the skin.

• For flammable solids on skin, first brush off as much of the solid as possible
• For phenol concentrations more than 10%, flush with water for 15 minutes or until the affected area turns from white to pink.  Apply polyethylene glycol, if available.  Do not use ethanol.

Accidental Ingestion of Chemicals

1. Immediately contact the Swiss Toxicological Information Centre (phone: 145) for instructions.
2. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a health care provider.