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3-First Aid for Exposure to Lead
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What should I do if someone becomes ill from breathing lead? Take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective equipment). If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or have victim move to fresh air. Obtain medical attention. What do I do if someone gets lead on their skin? Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective clothing, if necessary. Flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until chemical is removed. Obtain medical advice. What do I do if someone gets lead in their eyes? Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical protective gloves, if necessary. Do not allow victim to rub eye(s). Let the eye(s) water naturally for a few minutes. Have victim look right and left, and then up and down. If particle/dust does not dislodge, flush with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 5 minutes or until particle/dust is removed, while holding the eyelid(s) open. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention. DO NOT attempt to manually remove anything stuck to the eye(s). What do I do if someone swallows lead? NEVER give anything by mouth if the victim is rapidly losing consciousness, is unconscious or is convulsing. Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Have victim drink 240 to 300 mL (8 to 10 oz.) of water to dilute material in the stomach. If vomiting occurs naturally, rinse mouth and repeat administration of water. Obtain medical attention immediately. Is there anything else I need to know about first aid? All first aid procedures should be periodically reviewed by a doctor familiar with the material and its conditions of use in the workplace. Lead acetate can accumulate in the body and cause significant long-term health effects. Medical advice should be sought following any exposure.
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Document last updated on September 24, 1998
Copyright ©1997-2008 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety
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