Personal Protective Equipment Recommendations for Response to Chemical Suicide Incidents

• 2023

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.26616/NIOSHPUB2023139revised092023

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This job aid provides safety tips for first responders dealing with chemical suicides. It describes how these incidents involve toxic gases from mixed household chemicals in small spaces like cars or bathrooms. Responders should treat these as hazardous material situations, using proper protective gear and tools like air monitors. Only trained personnel with the right equipment should enter dangerous areas. Decontamination is crucial to prevent further contamination, and responders must work with other agencies for effective response plans. Additional resources are available for more information on handling such incidents safely.

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Tags

Focus Area: CBRNE

Keywords: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Hydrogen Cyanide; Hydrogen Sulfide; Suicide; Personal Protective Equipment; Emergency Responders

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Audience: EMS Clinicians

Format: Job Aid

Media Type: Document

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Institution Type: Federal Government

Language: English

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