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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

An eye wash. Photo.
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.
Demonstration of eye wash. Photo
Portable eye wash: Use the
portable eye wash when
transporting someone to
the hospital due to chemical
exposure to the eyes.

 

Last updated: 13 Jan 2025 | information [at] kc [dot] lu [dot] se