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12.4. Medical and first-aid treatment
Working with batteries and/or chargers is always a risk.
We strongly advise to always use gloves and eye protection when working with these
products.
First-aid facilities and a qualified first-aid person should be available for each shift for
immediate treatment.
1. First aid in case of contact with acid
Contact with the skin
Immediately remove any clothing that has been splashed with acid and wash the skin with plenty of
cold and fresh water. If you were splashed, a whole body shower is recommended. Don’t use warm or
hot water as the pores of the skin open and the acid can burn even deeper.
Inhalation of acid
Move to an area with plenty of fresh air and seek medical advice. Don’t use a medical inhaler. The lungs
will open up further in this way and the acid may cause even more damage.
Contact with eyes
Rinse with fresh, cold water from a running tap for several minutes. When there is no running water
available, make sure you always have an eye bath at hand.
In case of swallowing
Do not try to induce vomiting but drink fresh water immediately and ingest activated carbon tablets.
Do not drink carbonated (such as cola, lemonade, etc) or flavoured drinks (such as tea, coffee, etc.).
Always seek medical advice afterwards!
2. First aid in case of electrical shock
Never touch a person if he or she is still in contact with charging equipment, batteries, charging leads
or other live electrical parts. Disconnect the power at the wall switch. Immediately call an ambulance
and start to administer first aid.
If breathing is difficult
Provide extra oxygen by placing the person outside or supply extra oxygen by means of an oxygen
balloon.
If the person is not breathing
Start artificial breathing immediately such as mouth to mouth. If available, provide oxygen by means
of an oxygen balloon.
If pulse is absent
Begin artificial circulation immediately. Start chest compressions; 30 chest compressions followed by
2 breaths.
Or
use an AED if available. Switch on the device and follow the instructions.
