First Aid is the first attempt to help a victim who has pesticide poisoning while waiting for medical help. The first thing to do when pesticides have poisoned someone is to call for an ambulance or doctor. The only exception to this rule is if you happen to be alone with the person poisoned. In that case, you will need to make certain that they are breathing and not still being exposed to the pesticide that poisoned them before you call for help.

It is vital when a poisoning by pesticides has occurred, that you save the label from the product so that a doctor can examine it. This will allow the doctor to determine the best course of treatment.

For pesticide poisons on the skin, it is important to remember that the quicker the poison is washed off, the less intense the injury will be. Use any available water source you have to soak the skin and clothing as much as possible. All clothing should be removed from the victim. The individuals skin and hair should be washed with detergent and water. Afterwards, the individual should be thoroughly dried off and wrapped in a warm blanket. Always remember to avoid getting the pesticide on your own skin while helping the victim.

When a pesticide causes a chemical burn on the skin, there are a number of steps that should be taken. First of all, the flesh should be washed with large amounts of slow, running water. All polluted clothing should be removed and the affected area covered with a clean, soft cloth. Never use ointments, greases, powders or other drugs when administering first aid treatment for burns.

If a pesticide poisoning occurs in the eye, the eye should be washed out quickly but carefully. The eyelid needs to be held open while it is washed out with a stream of clean running water. The eye should be washed for at least fifteen minutes with a large amount of water. To be flushed out properly, at least 5 gallons of water should be used to clean the eye. To avoid injuring the victim’s eye even more, do not use any chemicals or drugs in the water. After being washed, the eye should be covered with a clean piece of cloth and medical attention sought as soon as possible.

If an individual has inhaled pesticides in an enclosed space, do not attempt to rescue them unless you are wearing a proper air-supplied respirator.  Do not allow the victim to walk, instead carry them to a source of fresh air. Open all of the doors and windows in the space if possible. Loosen any tight clothing on the individual and apply artificial respiration if their breathing is not regular or has stopped all together. Try to keep the victim as relaxed and quiet as possible. If convulsions are occurring, keep your eye on the victims breathing and guard them from falling so they do not injure their head. Raise the victims chin so that the air passage remains free. To prevent the chills, you may wrap the victim in a blanket being careful not to allow them to overheat.

When working with pesticides, it’s important to have a first aid kit with you in case of poisoning. This kit should contain a number of helpful items. Detergent can be used for washing pesticide off skin. Activated charcoal when mixed with water and swallowed will absorb a number of pesticides. Clean water is essential for drinking and flushing pesticides off of the skin and out of eyes. Bandages and tape are needed to keep pesticides out of cuts or scrapes on the skin. Your kid should also contain a blanket, emergency phone numbers and an empty jar with a lid.

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