EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -Use the emergency eye wash immediately if your eyes are exposed to a hazardous chemical. The first few seconds after exposure to a hazardous chemical (especially a corrosive chemical) are critical. Delaying treatment, even for a few seconds, may result in irreparable eye damage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Flush your eye with water. Use clean, lukewarm tap water for at least 20 minutes. Use whichever of these approaches is quickest: Get into the shower and aim a gentle stream of water on your forehead over your affected eye. Or direct the stream on the bridge of your nose if both eyes are affected.

Detailed explanation-3: -Remember that any chemical splash should be rinsed for a minimum of 15 minutes but rinsing time can be up to 60 minutes. The temperature of the water should be one that can be tolerated for the required length of time.

Detailed explanation-4: -A safety shower/eyewash is a device designed to wash chemicals off a person in the event of a chemical spill. One can find them separately or as a combined unit. Safety shower/eyewash stations can be located in rooms or in hallways. If a room has a shower it likely also has an eyewash.

Detailed explanation-5: -Flush out your eyes Using your fingers to keep your eyelids open, lower your eyes into the stream of water issuing from the nozzles. Roll your eyes gently up and down and from side to side, ensuring that the water reaches as much of the eyeballs as possible.