What should you do if a chemical splatters into your eyes?

Correct answer: D. Flush eyes with water at the eyewash fountain for at least 15 minutes, and then report the accident for further help.

  • A. The rule is to add concentrated acid to water slowly.
  • B. The rule is to add water to the concentrated acid slowly.
  • C. Carefully replace unused or excess chemicals into their properly labeled containers from which they came.
  • D. Flush eyes with water at the eyewash fountain for at least 15 minutes, and then report the accident for further help.
  • E. Dispose of chemicals in the proper places and following posted procedures. Do not return them to their original containers.

Explanation

The immediate first-aid for a chemical splash in the eyes is to flush them with a large amount of water for at least 15 minutes at an eyewash station. This dilutes and washes away the chemical to minimize damage while you seek further medical attention.

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