Tox Info Suisse
Stiftung Tox Info Suisse
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:11 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
In case of poisoning emergencies, contact Tox Info Suisse at 145. They provide 24/7 assistance and expert advice.
Tasks
- Gather important information about the affected person and substance.
- Follow emergency procedures based on the type of poisoning.
- Promote poisoning prevention through education and awareness.
Skills
- Experience in emergency response or healthcare preferred.
- Strong communication skills for clear guidance.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
Is this helpful?
In case of poisoning emergencies
Call 145
From abroad or in case of technical
problems: +41 44 251 51 51
Have the following information ready:
WHO?
Age, weight, gender of the affected person
WHAT?
Information about SUBSTANCES,
PRODUCT NAMES, plants,
animals, medications, drugs,
food, etc.
HOW?
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE (swallowed, in the eyes, inhaled, on the skin, in the nose)
HOW MUCH?
Estimate the maximum possible AMOUNT!
WHEN?
TIME of the incident.
How much time has passed since the incident?
WHAT ELSE?
Observed SYMPTOMS
(Vomiting, fatigue,
pain), first measures taken
IMPORTANT!
PHONE NUMBER where
you can be reached
What to do in case of poisoning emergency?
Stay calm!
In case of unconsciousness or
After eye splashes
Respiratory and circulatory arrest
% Remove contact lenses.
% Call 144 for emergency services
% Rinse the eye immediately for 10 to 15 minutes with
(within EU 112). clean, lukewarm water;
% First aid according to current recommendations.
Keep eyelids well open.
% Do not induce vomiting.
% Protect the unaffected eye;
% Do not instill any liquid. When rinsing the eye, tilt the head to the side of the injured eye.
After ingestion (if the affected person is awake)
% If a child is affected: Get help from someone
% Do not induce vomiting. during eye rinsing.
% Rinse mouth.
After skin contact
% For non-foaming substances:
%
Quickly remove contaminated clothing.
Drink 1 - 2 dl of clear, fat-free liquid
(water, syrup, or tea).
% Rinse the affected skin area thoroughly with flowing, clean, and lukewarm
% For foaming substances:
water.
Only drink 1 sip.
% Administration of activated charcoal or foaming - After inhalation, only on doctor's
% Caution in closed rooms, silos
prescription or in consultation with Tox Info and pits. First aid providers must
Suisse. not be put at risk.
% Ensure fresh air.
% Calm the affected person.
Preventing poisonings
Often, mix-ups are the reason for
% Keep chemicals and medications in original packaging; never transfer to drinking bottles or other containers, even if
children under 5 years are affected by poisonings.
% Store button batteries and other batteries out of reach of small children.
Take simple measures
% Do not take chemicals from the workplace home.
to help prevent poisonings.
% Keep chemicals and medications out of reach of children.
% Follow instructions and hazard symbols.
% Check labels before use to avoid
mix-ups.
% Do not take medications in front of children
(risk of imitation).
% Dispose of unused chemicals and medications at least once a year.
% Never leave tobacco products, nicotine-containing products, and
alcohol unattended.
% Do not place toxic plants in the vicinity.
% Cleaning agents containing bleach should never be used together with other cleaning agents.
% Regularly check heating systems with fossil fuels and ventilate well with open fires (risk of CO poisoning).
Portrait of the foundation
The most important
Tox Info Suisse
Services at a glance
Tox Info Suisse is the official information center of Switzerland for all
% 24/7 operation of the emergency number 145 inquiries regarding poisonings for private individuals and professionals
Questions regarding poisonings. Doctors
% Consultations on poisons and other medical
% Tox Info App
professionals ensure through the
% Documentation and treatment protocols
emergency number 145 available 24 hours
%
Consultation and services daily for companies
in case of suspected poisonings. They have
% Risk assessments and expertise on extensive documentation
% Poisoning prevention for chemicals, medications, toxic
% Pharmacovigilance veterinary medicines
%
plants and animals, food
Further education for specialists in clinical
pharmacology and toxicology and other products. At the beginning
% Research and teaching
In the beginning, there were 2000 consultations per year, the number has now grown to over 40,000
inquiries regarding poisonings: About 40% are children under
5 years old. For questions regarding poisonings, private individuals,
professionals, and companies are at the right address at Tox Info
Suisse.
For over 50 years
The importance of tracking the poison through donations
In 1966, the pharmacist association - now
What many do not know: Tox Info Suisse pharmaSuisse - laid the foundation for Tox is a non-profit, private foundation,
Info Suisse. Initially, the forensic scientists from the University of Zurich and the International Poison Commission were also on board, who actively contributed to
the establishment of the documentation. Unfortunately, the above-mentioned
contributions are not sufficient to sustainably finance Tox Info have. The carriers of the private, non-profit foundation today are pharmaSuisse,
scienceindustries, santésuisse, and
SUVA. Subsidy and service contracts also exist with the cantons, the Federal Office of Health,
the Federal Office for Economic Supply, swissmedic, FMH, and
H+. Donations from organizations and
individuals, as well as service contracts with companies generate further
income. Tox Info Suisse has been a legally and financially independent associated institute of the University
of Zurich (Medical Faculty) since 2011.
Freiestrasse 16
8032 Zurich
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
145
ADMINISTRATION
+41 44 251 66 66
E-MAIL info@toxinfo.ch
INTERNET www.toxinfo.ch
