Sorry, they will really be treating the casualty who may be amidst the chemical. They may have to clean up the spill surrounding the casualty if Fire & Rescue are not there.
As to what chemicals, well I don't know - but it could be anything if it's involved in an accident.
Su
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From: diane romano woodward [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 23 January 2004 14:04
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Medicals for staff cleaning up chemical spillages
Under what circumstances would they be cleaning up chemicals?And what
chemicals?
I used to work in a chemical warehouse which had an emergency team for
cleaning up spills. They did use BA (breathing apparatus) and so a fairly
traditional BA medical was used- although we bore in mind that they would
not be using BA to climb stairs etc as the warehouse was all on one floor.
OH involvement also included the authorising of special spectacles for use
under the BA(they either slotted into the mask or has very thin arms. It was
a bit difficult to persuade warehouse staff to shave regularly in case they
got a call out- perhaps not so much of a problem with ambulance workers
although they wouldn't be able to have beard and use BA( I assume this still
applies). The other aspect is thinking about women ambulance workers who may
be pregnant and handling the chemicals.
In terms of suits , if it is particularly thick, one might have to bear in
mind potential overheating.
Best wishes,
Diane
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From: "Porter Suzanne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 1:36 PM
Subject: Medicals for staff cleaning up chemical spillages
Hi All
Does anyone carry out medicals for ambulance staff who wear suits to clean
up chemical spillages? We are being asked to assess our ambulance staff and
I am as yet waiting to find out what sort of suit they will have to wear,
whether it involves full B.A., and whether any of the kit contains latex.
I would be interested to hear from anyone who is already doing this or who
has any advice.
Many thanks
Su Porter
Snr. Occupational Health Nurse Advisor
St. Mary's Hospital
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
01983 534209/534884
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