How to Treat Accidental Pepper Spray Exposure

A successful entrepreneur for more than three decades, Louis Paolino, Jr., operates as the president and CEO of Wenonah Investments. Earlier in his career, Louis Paolino, Jr., served as the president and CEO of Mace Security International, Inc., a manufacturer of pepper spray and other security products, growing the asset value of the company to more than $60 million.

Pepper spray is a nonfatal, an inexpensive, and an effective method of self-defense. However, in the event that you or someone else is accidentally exposed to it, take these steps to alleviate the burning and other symptoms. If the skin is affected, apply whole milk to the area by saturating a towel with the milk any laying it over the affected skin. After the burning subsides, remove the pepper spray oils from the skin by washing the area at least eight to 10 times with dish soap and cold water.

If the spray gets in your eyes, flush them well with water and saline solution. Throw away any contact lenses that came into contact with the spray. Continue to flush your eyes until you find relief, and expect the burning to linger at least two hours. Remove pepper spray on clothes by applying facial cold cream to the area and letting it sit for 20 minutes before washing it.

The Importance of Waste Management

Respected business leader Louis Paolino Jr. has held executive positions at companies based in Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Throughout much of his career, Louis Paolino Jr. has worked for waste management companies, including Eastern Environmental Services and USA Waste Services.

In the past, people disposed of waste by burning it or burying it, but these methods of waste disposal have become unsustainable. Further, much of the waste currently produced is not biodegradable and can damage the environment. 

For these reasons, waste management has become important for maintaining good environmental and social health. Waste management companies are responsible for disposing of garbage in environmentally friendly ways, which include the recycling of glass, plastic, and paper products. 

Recycling reduces strain on the earth’s natural resources. For example, instead of cutting down more trees to produce grocery bags, old bags and other paper products can be recycled to make new grocery bags.