What should you do if you spill chemicals on your clothes

What should you do if you spill chemicals on your clothes

• A. Remove clothes, wash area thoroughly with soapy water, etc.
• B. Ignore the spill
• C. Rinse with cold water only
• D. Apply more chemical

Answer: (A)

When chemicals spill on clothing, the priority is to prevent skin contact and stop the spread of contamination. Remove the contaminated clothing immediately so the chemical can’t continue to contact your skin or be carried to other surfaces. Then flush any exposed skin with plenty of running water for 15–20 minutes and wash with soap to help remove residues. Clean the area where the spill happened and launder the contaminated clothing according to label directions or dispose of it if required by the chemical’s instructions. If the chemical got in your eyes, or if you notice persistent irritation, dizziness, or breathing problems, seek medical attention promptly. Ignore the spill, rinse with only cold water, or apply more chemical would increase exposure and worsen potential harm.

When chemicals spill on clothing, the priority is to prevent skin contact and stop the spread of contamination. Remove the contaminated clothing immediately so the chemical can’t continue to contact your skin or be carried to other surfaces. Then flush any exposed skin with plenty of running water for 15–20 minutes and wash with soap to help remove residues. Clean the area where the spill happened and launder the contaminated clothing according to label directions or dispose of it if required by the chemical’s instructions. If the chemical got in your eyes, or if you notice persistent irritation, dizziness, or breathing problems, seek medical attention promptly.

Ignore the spill, rinse with only cold water, or apply more chemical would increase exposure and worsen potential harm.