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From: "Battles, Paul" <pmb024**At_Symbol_Here**SHSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Contact Lenses in Eyewash?
Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2018 03:18:32 +0000
Reply-To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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Demystify:
Dr. Murphy,
I have been told that the water pressure from the eyewash will knock out the contacts during rinsing that is a reason contacts are allowed now. At at no time should the hands make contact with the eyes. Everyone please correct me if I am wrong.
Is there any word on OSHA's requirement as to when contact lenses should be removed while using an eyewash? The ACS Safety Video "Starting with Safety," states the following. "If you are
wearing contacts get them out as soon as you've given your eyes a good initial rinsing and then continue washing for at least 15 minutes then see a doctor." On the other hand, someone told me OSHA requires rinsing the eyes 15 minutes before attempting to
remove the contact lenses. Thank you!
Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann Murphy, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
Chairperson, Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geology
Co-Chairperson, Health Professions Advisory Committee
Amy LeVesconte Professorship of Chemistry
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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Belton, TX 76513-2599
Phone 254.295.4542
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