Safety and First Aid

Although there are no health hazards known in the normal use and application of plasterboard, the following precautions should be observed:

• Avoid creating dust when handling plasterboard or mixing plaster products.
  
  
• Reduced sanding by passing a wet sponge over the edge of the finished joints after trowelling.
  
  
• If dry sanding is necessary and dust is created, provide adequate ventilation, wear eye protection and a disposable respiratory mask conforming to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1716:1994 Respiratory Protective Devices
  
  
• Keep all construction materials and tools out of reach of children
  
  
• If plaster compound or dust comes into contact with eyes
  - wash eyes thoroughly with water
  
  
• If plaster compound or dust comes into contact with skin
  - wash skin thoroughly with soap and water
  
  
• If plaster dust is inhaled
  - move to a fresh air environment
  
  
• If plastering compound or dust is ingested
  - drink plenty of water

Refer Material Safety Data Sheets for more information on specific Boral Plasterboard products.