Growsafe Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the first priority if an agrichemical is accidentally splashed into the eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eyes immediately with large amounts of clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention

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Apply eye drops from the first aid kit

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Rub the eyes gently with a clean cloth to remove the chemical

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Wait to see if burning or redness develops before taking action

Question 2

What information should be provided to Poison Control or emergency services when reporting an agrichemical exposure?

Accepted Answer

The product name, active ingredient, amount involved, route of exposure, and symptoms

Answer

Only the brand name of the product

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Only the symptoms, as the chemical name may be difficult to pronounce

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Only the location and time of the incident

Question 3

What is the New Zealand national Poisons Centre phone number?

Accepted Answer

0800 POISON (0800 764 766)

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111

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0800 HAZMAT

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0800 CHEMICAL

Question 4

What should be done with vomit from a person who has ingested an agrichemical?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as chemical waste — do not allow contact without PPE and dispose of it safely

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Allow it to enter the drain system to remove it from the environment

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Clean it up with dry absorbent materials and add to the compost

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Leave it in place until medical personnel arrive to assess it

Question 5

Why is it generally not recommended to induce vomiting after ingestion of certain agrichemicals?

Accepted Answer

Some agrichemicals cause more damage on the way back up, particularly corrosives and petroleum-based products

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Inducing vomiting always causes dangerous choking in adults

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Only trained medical professionals are permitted to make this assessment

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Vomiting reduces the body's ability to absorb the antidote if one is available

Question 6

What should an operator do if they inhale agrichemical vapours and feel unwell?

Accepted Answer

Move immediately to fresh air, rest, remove contaminated clothing, and call the Poisons Centre or emergency services if symptoms persist

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Drink water and continue working if the symptoms are mild

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Put on a respirator and continue the application task

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Only seek help if unconsciousness occurs