A quick review of safety protocols during chemical attacks

With the world still very much struggling with the current global health crisis, safety and health expert Captain Martin Lloyd Sanders reminds everyone that there are still other threats to people out there. He also stresses the importance of clear thinking and vigilance in keeping safe and secure. To help with this, Martin Lloyd Sanders has shared a number of blogs in which he details important information that can aid people in staying safe and keeping healthy.

For today’s blog, Martin Lloyd Sanders gives a quick review of the safety protocols people should follow in the event of a chemical attack.

Any attack on innocent people is a crisis that’s extremely difficult to deal with. Most of the time, it takes everyone by surprise. Fortunately, safety protocols have been developed over the years to minimize the casualties and damages caused by such attacks. Education and information truly goes a long way.

It’s important to note the several main points in the protection against chemical weapons, which involve physical protection, detection, and decontamination. Another important cornerstone is to not just learn but also practice tactical behavior in a chemical weapon environment. This involves movement and use of equipment.

Other important things to remember is to move higher ground or the highest point one can find, immediately seek the exit of a structure, remove any clothing, wash the skin and eyes, with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, Martin Lloyd Sanders adds. CaptainMartin Lloyd Sanders, Ph.D., is an officer in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service and has rendered over 10 years of service in occupational safety and health. For more articles like this, check out this page. Disclaimer: This site was prepared by Martin Sanders in his personal capacity. The opinions expressed are the author's own and do not reflect the views of the USPHS, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the United States government.