If a hazardous material splashes in your eyes, you should first:

If a hazardous material splashes in your eyes, you should first:

• A. Go to the nearest eye wash station and flush your eyes.
• B. Rinse with tap water at the sink.
• C. Rub eyes with a cloth.
• D. Remove contacts and rub.

Answer: (A)

Immediate, continuous irrigation of the eyes is the priority when a hazardous material splashes into them. An eyewash station provides a steady, wide-flow rinse that covers both eyes and washes away the contaminant quickly, reducing the risk of chemical injury. Rinsing at a sink might not deliver a consistent flow to both eyes and can be less effective. Avoid rubbing the eyes or removing contact lenses while irrigating, since rubbing can cause further injury and moving contaminants deeper. Flush for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention.

Immediate, continuous irrigation of the eyes is the priority when a hazardous material splashes into them. An eyewash station provides a steady, wide-flow rinse that covers both eyes and washes away the contaminant quickly, reducing the risk of chemical injury. Rinsing at a sink might not deliver a consistent flow to both eyes and can be less effective. Avoid rubbing the eyes or removing contact lenses while irrigating, since rubbing can cause further injury and moving contaminants deeper. Flush for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical attention.