FIRST-AID5 MIN READ
Chemical Splash Near the Sink
Connect immediate first aid to higher-level hazard control.
Incident clock A lab assistant splashes a cleaning concentrate on her forearm. The eyewash station is clear, but the uncapped bottle is still leaking. The path matters because each choice either protects the response or creates new risk. Framework in motion NIOSH Hierarchy of Controls Move through observable gates, not guesses. Reflex rush to the most visible injury A cleaner response before EMS arrives Act on what you can observe, assign named roles, and keep reassessing. 1 Hazard 2 Care 3 Prevent 00:00 The chemical source is still open.
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