Pesticide poisoning guide
General educational guidance. Follow the approved product label and competent authorities in Sudan.
For unconsciousness, seizures or breathing difficulty, seek an ambulance or the nearest emergency department immediately. Do not wait for SAGA email replies or delay help while identifying the pesticide.
Immediate steps while obtaining medical help. These do not replace emergency care or product-specific label instructions.
Protect yourself and get help
Stop exposure if safe. Do not enter a contaminated or poorly ventilated area without appropriate protection and training. After inhalation, move the person to fresh air only if safe to do so.
Skin or clothing exposure
Use suitable gloves when assisting. Carefully remove contaminated clothing and wash skin and hair with running water and soap. Avoid contaminating others; follow the product label and obtain medical advice.
Washing off contamination
Begin washing promptly with clean water. Do not use solvents, bleach or other chemicals on skin, and do not treat exposure with home remedies.
Eye exposure
Gently rinse the eye with clean running water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelid open. Do not rub the eye or add drops or chemicals to the rinse water. Seek medical advice and follow the label.
Swallowing or impaired consciousness
Do not induce vomiting or give food, drink or home remedies unless directed by a medical professional. Give nothing by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical help immediately and follow its instructions.
Information for medical staff
Provide a label photograph, product and active ingredient if known, exposure time and route, and symptoms. Do not delay transport or carry leaking or contaminated containers in the vehicle. Document the incident after care is secured.
Keep a record after urgent care
Record the product, exposure circumstances, care received and relevant documents for follow-up with competent authorities.
References
- EPA: first aid for exposure
- FAO: personal protection
- EPA: storage
- EPA: disposal
- EPA: spray drift
- FAO: re-entry intervals
Educational guidance · reviewed 17 October 2026. For emergency procedures, follow qualified medical advice.