It is likely that you will one day be the victim of a poison gas attack.

If this happens, you need to be able to react very quickly and calmly to avoid intoxication and allow all of your staff to successfully evacuate the building.

If you suffer from poison gas poisoning, going out to the air will not cure you, you must be treated urgently.

It is extremely important not to have contact with other people to protect them.

This video explains the instructions to follow in the event of exposure to a toxic gas.

What does toxic gas cause?

The poisonous gas causes dizziness, a tingling sensation, and a bitter odor. Immediately protect your nose and mouth with a damp handkerchief or scarf.

What should be done in the event of a toxic gas explosion?

Press the red manual call point, turn off the air conditioning and ventilation and follow the evacuation procedure by going to the assembly point.

Be careful not to make a phone call or touch the switches that could trigger an explosion.

Contact the emergency services.

Do not go home, do not go to the hospital, do not shake hands, do not drink, do not eat, do not smoke, do not touch your eyes.

To find out what to do when shots are fired outside the building, you can watch our video How to react when gunshots are fired from outside?

To find out how to react in case of carbon monoxide poisoning, you can watch our video What are the signs of carbon monoxide?