If there is no contact with the Poison Centre, what should you do first?

• A. Call emergency services immediately
• B. Follow first aid instructions listed on the pesticide label
• C. Seek advice from a colleague
• D. Perform home remedies

Answer: (B)

When you can’t reach the Poison Centre, the first action is to follow the first aid instructions on the pesticide label. The label provides product-specific, legally required guidance tailored to that chemical’s hazards, showing exactly how to decontaminate and manage exposure for that product. This immediate, steps-based guidance is the safest, most reliable starting point for actions like removing contaminated clothing, washing skin or flushing eyes, and knowing when medical help is needed. Other options fall short: calling emergency services is only appropriate if the label or symptoms indicate it, seeking advice from a colleague isn’t product-specific, and home remedies can be unsafe. Start with the label’s instructions and continue trying to contact the Poison Centre for further guidance.