1. HOW CAN YOU GET POISONING?
Breathing: inhalation of vapors (especially in enclosed spaces, basements, near spills).
Through the skin: prolonged contact with fuel, especially in the event of cuts or injuries
Through the mouth: accidental or intentional ingestion (children, attempting to drain fuel, etc.).
2. FIRST SIGNS OF POISONING
Nausea, dizziness, headache, weakness, ringing in the ears, difficulty breathing, chest pain, a strong smell of fuel from the mouth or clothes.
Convulsions or loss of consciousness (in severe cases). Do not ignore even mild symptoms - the consequences may be delayed.
3. WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY?
If you are a victim or someone close to a victim:
EXIT:
Move to fresh air immediately. Leave area of spill/vapors.
BREATHE:
unbutton your clothes; breathe calmly and slowly
CLEANSE YOUR SKIN:
If fuel gets on your body, wash it off with plenty of soap and water.
Don't rub your skin! Just rinse.
IF IN EYES:
Rinse with clean water (at least 10-15 minutes)
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!
If a person has drunk a petroleum product – do not give milk/soda/fatty food; do not induce vomiting. Give warm water (100–200 ml) to reduce the concentration
4. CALL FOR MEDICAL HELP
103 – Ambulance
Explain what happened, what substance was inhaled/drinked, and the victim's condition.
REMEMBER:
Even «just the smell of gasoline» is a risk. Don’t wait for complications. Act!
