Acid Attack - Action Card

Inform staff, students and visitors of immediate steps to take in the event of an acid attack

Protect UK guidance on Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks recommends that you "provide a list of ‘immediate actions’ that staff and security staff should follow, to both mitigate the effects of a CBR attack and to summon the relevant emergency services response"

• Quick access to critical information, these A5 action cards ensure essential guidance is readily available during emergencies
• Ideal for storing with mass casualty and emergency response supplies, ensuring your organisation has portable, key emergency information to hand
• Raise awareness of the immediate actions staff and security personnel should follow if an acid attack occurs
• Take proactive steps to help minimise injury and prevent further harm from acid attacks
• Follow Protect UK recommendations in providing "a list of ‘immediate actions’ that staff and security staff should follow, to both mitigate the effects of a CBR attack and to summon the relevant emergency services response."
• Demonstrates your commitment to protect those on site and provide reassurance to all
• Durable, tear-resistant, and wipeable material ensures the action cards remain clear, readable, and ready for immediate use in emergencies
• Bold, high-quality print signage, delivers a clear and crisp message using durable UV-stabilised inks

Protect UK’s Guidance on Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks:

In certain instances, it should be possible to provide a list of ‘immediate actions’ that staff and security staff should follow, to both mitigate the effects of a CBR attack and to summon the relevant emergency services response. It is strongly recommended that building or site managers and security staff are briefed on, and able to implement the REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE. protocol, it is the most effective method of limiting the health effects of a CBR incident. In addition to the REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE. protocol, extra details of your plans and briefings to staff could include:

The UK Health Security Agency's Guidance also povides action to take:

1. Remove from the immediate area to avoid further exposure to the substance. Fresh air is important. If the skin is itchy or painful, find a water source. Report to the emergency services.

2. Remove your outer clothing if affected by the substance. Try to avoid pulling clothing over your head if possible. Do not smoke, eat or drink. Do not pull off clothing stuck to skin.

3.Remove your outer clothing if affected by the substance. Try to avoid pulling clothing over your head if possible. Do not smoke, eat or drink. Do not pull off clothing stuck to skin.