Practical sheet | REF: FIC1219 V1

Responding to an accident involving chemicals

Author: Olivier RESTOUEIX

Publication date: August 10, 2024 | Lire en français

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1. What are the first steps in accident management?

An accident is an event, generally undesired, which occurs at a specific time, as a result of one or more causes, and which causes damage to people, property or the environment.

No accident happens without a cause. When an accident is witnessed, the cause may still be present and may lead to another accident; this is known as over-accident. To manage the first few minutes after an accident (avoid over-accident, take care of victims, etc.), you need to apply the PAS technique (protect – alert – rescue).

1.1 Protect – avoid over-accidents

Before intervening at the scene of an accident, first-aiders must ensure that another accident cannot occur. A rapid analysis of the situation must be carried out, to identify any possible dangers...

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