IN THE EVENT OF A MOLTEN ASPHALT BURN

**COOL THE AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY:

Methods of cooling (in order of preference):

a) Completely submerge affected area in ice water.

b) Completely submerge affected area in tap water.

c) Place affected area under running water.

*DO NOT DELAY! Use any available water, cooler than body temperature, while arranging for better cooling.

*CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY ICE directly to affected area.

*LEAVE COOLED ASPHALT ON AFFECTED AREA - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE with products containing solvents or ammonia. Natural separation will occur in about 48-72 hours. If necessary, for early removal, soak bandage in mineral oil and place over affected area for 2 to 3 hours.

MINOR ASPHALT BURNS:

*At first opportunity get victim to physician.

Includes: Injury to small areas of fairly insensitive flesh involving a small quantity of asphalt.

SERIOUS ASPHALT BURNS:

*As soon as possible get victim to Hospital, Clinic or Physician's Office.

Includes: Injury to the head, face or extremities; Injury when large amounts of asphalt are involved; Evidence of nausea or faintness

TREATMENT FOR SHOCK:

* Keep victim lying down and quiet

* Keep victim covered with a blanket or something similar to keep body temperature at normal, 98°F (37°C)

* Keep victim's head lower than feet to promote blood supply to head and chest