Thursday, 19 December 2024

Gasoline is toxic, health concerns “Somsak” orders the Ministry of Public Health to rush to the area to help the people.

“Somsak” is concerned about the impact on people’s health. After a fire broke out in a gasoline storage tank in Rayong Province, the Ministry of Public Health was ordered to rush to the area to investigate. Pointing out that gasoline is toxic to the respiratory system, revealing “headache – nausea – nosebleed” to hurry and see a doctor, confirming that hospitals in the area are ready to deal with the situation on May 9, 2024, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister Ministry of Public Health Revealing the case of a fire in a gasoline storage tank in Rayong Province, he said he received a report from the Rayong Provincial Public Health Department that The PHEOC Operations Center has been opened to closely monitor and monitor the situation. Ready to have preliminary action taken. is to speed up communication about health risks that must be watched out for community leaders and citizens who live nearby including giving to Chaloem Phrakiat Hospital Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospitals in the area prepare for emergencies. In addition, there is coordination with the Provincial Pollution Control Center. and related agencies Went to the area to check the effects.”Pyrolysis Gasoline Pyrolysis Gasoline is a mixed substance, causing severe toxicity to many systems, including the respiratory system, heart, and nervous system. By the symptoms that occur Among those affected are headaches, nausea, and possibly nerve compression to the point of unconsciousness. Including may irritate the digestive tract. cause vomiting – Irritating to the skin cause itching and irritation to the nose May cause nosebleeds. which if the people located near the scene of the incident have symptoms like this Please see a doctor immediately” Minister of Public Health Mr. Somsak said that as for the prevention guidelines after the incident. After evacuating, open doors and windows for ventilation. Wear protective equipment. take off clothes and wash with clean water Ready to rinse eyes with Normal saline in cases where this happens He is very concerned about the impact on the health of the people. Therefore, he urged all agencies in the Ministry of Public Health Urgently rush to the area To help reduce the impact that will occur on the citizens as much as possible.