CHEMICAL SPLASH IN THE EYE

Summarized by: ALFARAS, ALBERT FREDERICK S.

I. OBJECTIVES
• TO GIVE FIRST AID TREATMENT IMMEDIATELY IN TIMES OF
ACCIDENTS.
• TO KNOW THE PROCEDURES AND HOW IT IS DONE.

II. DISCUSSION

Splash means if you splash somewhere or if it splashes, it hits someone or

something and scatters in a lot of small drops. Chemicals play an important
role at home, work and play. They include corrosives, solvents, flammables,
combustible materials and other chemical substances. They all can be
potentially dangerous, but they needn’t be harmful when they are handled,
stored and disposed of safely.

Chemical Splash in Eye is an accidental exposure of the eye/eyeball, to

potentially caustic chemicals. The condition may be mild or severe depending
on the type of chemical involved and the degree of exposure.

III. CAUSES:
• Improper handling of chemicals
• Leaking containers
• Intentional exposure

IV. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:

• Burning or itching eye

FIGURE 1. ITCHING EYE

• Redness and irritation

FIGURE 2. REDNESS OF THE EYE

• Vision disturbances that include blurred/double vision, loss of vision

FIGURE 3. BLURRY VISION

• Pain

FIGURE 4. PAIN IN THE EYE

V. MATERIALS USED:

• SHOWER HEAD

FIGURE 5. SHOWER HEAD

• FAUCET

FIGURE 6. RUNNING FAUCET

• . EYE-RINSE STATION

FIGURE 7. EYE-RINSE STATION

VI. PROCEDURES FOR FIRST AID:

1. DO NOT rub the eyes.

FIGURE 8. RUBBING OF THE EYE

2. Immediately wash eyes with cool (tap) water, for about 15-20 minutes.
3. If eye wash stations are available nearby or where you work; use them.

FIGURE 9. USAGE OF EYE WASH STATION

4. If not available get in the shower and have water flowing from forehead into the
eyes, keeping both eyes open with your hands.

FIGURE 10. USING SHOWER HEAD

5. If still not available, use the faucet. Put your head down and turn it to the side,
then hold the lids of your affected eye open under gently running faucet.

FIGURE 11. USING OF THE FAUCET

6. Clean your hands thoroughly to make sure there are no chemicals left on them.

FIGURE 12. HANDWASHING

7. Remove contact lenses (if any).

8. Seek immediate medical attention.
9. Do not apply any eye drops.

VII. PREVENTION:
• Wear proper protective gear like goggles, whenever you are handling
chemicals.
• Understand and strictly adhere to manufacturer instructions, while
handling/pouring/using chemicals.
VIII. INSIGHTS
- The damage depends on the chemical one is exposed to, and on the
length of time exposed. Hence, immediate administration of First Aid is
very important. The eyes are one of the important part of our body. So, we
must always protect it. And contact emergency for medical help.

IX. BIBLIOGRAPHY
• FIRST FOR CHEMICAL SPLASH IN THE EYE
http://www.dovemed.com/healthy-living/first-aid/chemical-splash-in-eye/
• WORKING WITH CHEMICALS
http://safetytoolboxtopics.com/Hazard-Communications/working-with-
chemicals.html