The Safety shower should be used for Any chemical that is corrosive to the skin Only chemicals that get in the eye Any chemical that cannot be washed off in the sink
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Step 1: Identify the purpose of a safety shower, which is to provide immediate decontamination for individuals who have been exposed to hazardous substances. Show more…
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If you spill a chemical on your skin (Select all that apply): For large spills, immediately use the safety shower, regardless of any initial cold or discomfort. For spills of a base, your laboratory instructor should follow the first water rinsing with a rinse of hydrochloric acid solution. If possible, immediately remove all affected clothing. If the spilled chemical is an acid, your laboratory instructor should follow the first water rinsing with a rinse of the sodium hydroxide solution. For small spills on your skin, immediately rinse the affected area with large amounts of water.
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'What should be Worn in laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of eye injury? What should be done if a chemical gets in the eye?'
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Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. Safety shower would immediately be used if your clothing caught fire or if a large chemical spill had occurred on your clothing b. Safety glasses should be worn in a laboratory at all times to decrease the likelihood of eye injury: C, If you have accidentally broken a test tube and spilled a chemical on the table, Quickly dispose of the glass; wipe Up the spill with the nearest cloth; and hope nobody notices d Itis not allowed t0 eat in the lab Notify the instructor; then use the eye-wash fountain if a chemical gets in the eye
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