In Zakarpattia oblast councils to the population how to act in case of any chemical emergency
Accident at the enterprises, transport and product pipelines can be accompanied by the release (effusion) in the atmosphere and on the adjacent territory of highly toxic substances, such as chlorine, ammonia, hydrocyanic acid, phosgene, sulfur dioxide and others. This is a serious danger for the population, contaminated air affects the respiratory and eye, skin, and other organs. The hazards of chemically hazardous substances: environmental pollution, a danger to all living things caught in polluted areas (loss of life, animals, the destruction of crops, etc.), in addition, due to a possible chemical explosion of severe destruction to large areas. Action in case of sudden occurrence of chemical hazards: - avoid panic. Upon reception of the notification (by radio or other means of notification) of the release (spill) into the atmosphere SPS and about the danger of chemical contamination, follow the provided measures; - wear personal respiratory protection and protozoa skin protection; - if possible, immediately leave the area of chemical contamination; - if PPE is not and can exit the area of the accident cannot, stay indoors and immediately and securely hermeticity room! Close Windows and doors, chimneys, vents, cracks in the frames of Windows and doors, cover, turn off the sources of gas, electricity and extinguish the fire in the furnace. Wait for the messages of authorities for emergency situations through communication. - be aware that the damaging action of specific toxic substances on humans depends on its concentration in air and duration, so if it is not possible to leave the danger zone, do not panic and continue to take security measures; - quickly gather the necessary documents, valuables, medicines, food, drinking water and other necessities in a sealed suitcase and prepare for evacuation; - warn your neighbors about the beginning of evacuation. Provide assistance to children, the disabled and the elderly. They are subject to evacuation in the first place; - leaving the room (apartment, house) off the sources of electricity, water and gas, take the prepared stuff, wear protection; - exit from the zone of chemical contamination in the direction perpendicular to the direction of the wind and bypass tunnels, ravines, valleys in the lowlands can be high concentration of SPS. - if you suspect a lesions sdyav avoid all physical exertion, you should drink plenty of fluids ( tea, milk, juice, water) and go to a medical facility; - coming out of the zone of contamination, remove outer clothing, wash the eyes, nose and mouth, if possible, take a shower; - with arrival on a new place to stay, check with local state authorities and local addresses of the organizations that are responsible for providing assistance to the affected population; How to assist in the defeat of highly toxic substances(HTS)? In the first place to immediately protect the respiratory system from further exposure to the toxic agents. The victim put on a gas mask or cotton-gauze bandage, moisten it with water or 2% baking soda solution in case of poisoning by chlorine and, in the case of poisoning by ammonia - water or a 5% solution of citric acid. Remove person from contaminated area and keep warm and at rest. Remember"remember! First aid to the affected SPS in the hearth of chemical defeat is in the respiratory protection, disposal and decontamination of persistent toxic agents on the skin, the mucous membranes of the eyes, clothing and immediate evacuation outside the infected area. When chlorine poisoning remove victim from contaminated area If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration. The skin, mouth, nose rinsed 2% solution drinking soda, or water. When ammonia poisoning remove victim from contaminated area, skin, mouth, nose rinse with water. In the eye, drip two or three drops of 30% albutsida, nose - olive oil. If necessary send the victim to a medical facility. In DSNS Ukraine in the Transcarpathian regionÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
