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What to do in an EYE emergency | Steroplast healthcare

Our bodies protect our eyes in several different ways so that dust, debris, and bright lights don’t damage them. But despite the complex make-up of the eye, it can be easily damaged if it comes into contact with a foreign object or substance. In this video, we’ll cover the basics of eye wound first aid and what to do in an emergency at work. Buy high-quality eye care from our website: https://bit.ly/steroplast-eye-care-pr... ************************************* ************************************* Here is a video to help you with carrying out eyewash first aid Eye Injury First Aid: What to do in an Emergency An eye injury can be distressing and it’s important to know what to do in an emergency situation. What should businesses do? Staff have access to an eyewash station is there is a risk of eye injury. That eyewash equipment meets HSE first aid requirements. That the eyewash station is maintained, eyewash is in date, and that it is easily accessible. That staff have training on how to use it. Different Types of Eye Injury: What to do Chemical Burns Put on gloves if you can. Rinse the eye for a minimum of 20 minutes at an eyewash station. Take care not to splash the other eye. Remove contact lenses during the eyewash. Call 999 and bring the product label with you to hospital if you can. Foreign Objects in the Eye Facing a light, gently hold open the eye and try to locate the foreign object. Gently squirt eyewash solution over the eyeball to try and dislodge the object. If this doesn't try to gently wipe the foreign object away with a clean piece of gauze or cloth. Seek medical assistance if the object is too difficult to remove. Eye Wounds Call 999 or ask someone to call for you. Have the injured person lay on their back keeping their head as still as possible, including their eyes. Cover the injured eye with an eye pad or cup, If there is an object sticking out pad the eye but don't cover it. Order an eyewash station and bottles of eyewash solution from Steroplast and make sure you're always prepared for an emergency. ************************************* ************************************* Products mentioned: Sterowash Eyecare Kits: https://bit.ly/sterowash-eyecare-kits... ************************************* ************************************* Contact us: ► Tel: 0161 902 3030 ► Email: [email protected] ► SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel to see more videos like this: https://bit.ly/3AKKUnV Find us on social media: ► Instagram:   / .  . ► Twitter:   / steroplast   ► Facebook:   / steroplast   ► LinkedIn:   / ster.  .