For eye exposure, which statement best describes how the rinsing liquid should be directed to the eye?

For eye exposure, which statement best describes how the rinsing liquid should be directed to the eye?

• A. Pour into eye
• B. Splash into eye
• C. Wipe around eye
• D. Drip across eye

Answer: (D)

Directing the rinsing liquid gently across the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner is the safest and most effective way to wash away any chemical. This approach keeps the eye open and lets the rinse flow across the surface, carrying contaminants away rather than into the tear ducts or deeper into the eye. Pouring into the eye, splashing, or wiping around the eye can push the chemical further in or spread it, causing more irritation. Dripping (gently sweeping) the rinse across the eye provides continuous cleansing and reduces contact time with the contaminant.

Directing the rinsing liquid gently across the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner is the safest and most effective way to wash away any chemical. This approach keeps the eye open and lets the rinse flow across the surface, carrying contaminants away rather than into the tear ducts or deeper into the eye. Pouring into the eye, splashing, or wiping around the eye can push the chemical further in or spread it, causing more irritation. Dripping (gently sweeping) the rinse across the eye provides continuous cleansing and reduces contact time with the contaminant.