6.2 Eye injuries
Vapors and fumes from strong chemicals or splashes of liquid substances can cause injuries to your eyes.
If you get chemicals in your eye:
- Rinse your eye with water for at least 15-20 minutes at an eye wash station.
- You may need help to keep your eyes open, ensuring that water reaches all parts of the eye.
- Always seek medical advice.
- While being transported to the hospital, continue rinsing your eye with an eye wash bottle.
- If you get a compound containing silver ions in your eye, do not use saline solutions for rinsing.
Eye wash
| Eye wash station: Start by pushing the lever all the way back to activate the flow of water. Position your eyes over the stream of water to ensure thorough rinsing. |
| Portable eye wash: Use the portable eye wash when transporting someone to the hospital due to chemical exposure to the eyes. |