Growsafe Emergency Response and First Aid

Question 1

What is the NZ National Poisons Centre emergency number that should be called in case of agrichemical poisoning?

Accepted Answer

0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)

Answer

The NZ National Poisons Centre can be reached on 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON) for advice on poisoning emergencies, including agrichemical exposure. For life-threatening emergencies, call 111 first.

Question 2

What first aid action should be taken if a person gets concentrated agrichemical in their eyes?

Accepted Answer

Flush the eyes with clean running water for at least 15 minutes

Answer

For eye contamination with agrichemicals, the first aid response is to immediately flush the eyes with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open, then seek medical attention.

Question 3

According to NZ Growsafe, what information should be provided to emergency services or the Poisons Centre after agrichemical exposure?

Accepted Answer

Product name, active ingredient, route of exposure, symptoms, and amount of exposure

Answer

Emergency services need the product name, active ingredient(s), how the person was exposed (ingestion, inhalation, skin, eye), symptoms observed, and the estimated amount of exposure to provide appropriate treatment.

Question 4

In NZ, what should be included in an agrichemical emergency response plan on a farm or workplace?

Accepted Answer

Spill containment procedures, first aid protocols, emergency contacts, and location of safety equipment

Answer

A comprehensive NZ agrichemical emergency response plan should include spill containment and cleanup procedures, first aid protocols, emergency contact numbers (111, Poisons Centre, regional council), and locations of safety equipment such as spill kits, eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers.

Question 5

What are the typical symptoms of organophosphate poisoning that a Growsafe-certified operator should recognise?

Accepted Answer

Excessive salivation, constricted pupils, muscle twitching, nausea, and difficulty breathing

Answer

Organophosphate poisoning symptoms include the SLUDGE acronym: Salivation, Lacrimation (tearing), Urination, Defecation, GI distress, and Emesis (vomiting), along with constricted pupils, muscle twitching, and breathing difficulty.

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Growsafe Emergency Response and First Aid