EMERGENCY FIRST AID SPECIFIC HAZARD TRAINING HYDROFLUORIC ACID

There are a number of special hazards for which training in emergency procedures need to be more specific and where hydrofluoric Acid is kept and used on any premises; all first aiders should undergo this additional first aid training.

Course Duration

2 hour course

Course Content

• Introduction to hydrofluoric acid
• The dangers of hydrofluoric acid burns
• Storage, handling and hazard awareness
• Physiological effect-skin-eyes-ingestion-inhalation
• Aims of first aid treatment and methods of referral
• Specific treatment including eye irrigation and use of specific antidotes
• Record keeping and incident reporting

Certification

All participants will be continually assessed throughout the course and will be issued a certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.