According to local police, a 67-year old New Jersey woman was taken to hospital in Warren County on Wednesday morning after suffering facial burning from handling chemicals for swimming pools.
According to Chief Scott Johnsen, the incident took place at around 10:23 am at a residence in Blairstown Township. Inadvertently splashing herself with chlorine while mixing it in her laundry room, the woman became distressed. She immediately dialed 911 and was transported to medical care by the Blairstown Ambulance Corps.
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The New Jersey woman’s injuries remind us of a similar incident reported by the National Library of Medicine, when a 17 year-old lifeguard complained of irritation and burning in his eyes and face. The patient and friends mixed a packet (Pool Shock, also known as calcium hypochlorite) with regular Coca-Cola in a plastic bottle. The pressure inside the cap caused the bottle to explode. It released a mixture of fluids, pressurized gas, and vapor.
Both incidents highlight the importance of exercising caution and adhering to the best practices outlined in the CDC guidelines when handling pool chemical. This will help to reduce the chances of an accident and ensure that you and your family are safe while swimming.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have stated that while chlorine and other pool chemical safeguard swimmers against potential illnesses, they must be handled with extreme care in order to prevent serious injuries. The CDC reports that mishandling pool chemicals leads to approximately 4,500 emergency department visits in the United States every year.
The CDC has some advice to help prevent injuries caused by pool chemicals.
- Follow all instructions on the label of your product.
- When handling pool chemicals, wear appropriate safety equipment such as gloves, masks and goggles.
- Store pool chemicals in an area that is out of reach for children and pets.
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