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Ophthalmic Dosage Forms. Ophthalmic preparations can be solutions, eg, eye drops, eyewashes, ointments, or aqueous suspensions (30). They must be sterile and any suspended dmg particles must be of a very fine particle size. Solutions must be particle free and isotonic with tears. Thus, the osmotic pressure must equal that of normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) solution. Hypotonic solutions are adjusted to be isotonic by addition of calculated amounts of tonicity adjusters, eg, sodium chloride, boric acid, or sodium nitrate. 

Safety Showers. Safety showers and eyewash fountains or hoses should be installed where corrosive or toxic materials are handled. A large-volume, low velocity discharge from directly overhead should effect continuous drenching, ie, a minimum flow of 20 L/min (50 gal /min). Water to outside showers may be heated to a maximum temperature of 27°C by an electric heating cable. The valves for all safety showers should be at the same height and relative position to the shower head, and they should operate in the same way and direction. The shower station should be identified by paint of a bright, contrasting color. In areas where chemicals harmful to the eyes may be encountered, an eyewash fountain or spray should be available in case of splash accidents. 

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Depending on scale of operation, use impervious rubber gloves, eye protection (glasses/goggles/face shield), rubber aprons, boots, armlets, protective suits Provide respiratory protection against gases/dusts/fumes Provide shower and eyewash facilities... 

Access to emergency showers and eyewashes is part of the site-specific emergency response and medical first-aid programs, and is unrelated to sanitation or decontamination. Requirements for the availability and location of emergency showers and eyewashes are specified under 29 CFR 1910.151. 

Where concentrated alkali and/or acids are stored and used on-site as part of the treatment process, care should be exercised to prevent misuse, fire, and security and health hazards. The provision of emergency showers, eyewash stations, etc. needs careful consideration. 

Large capacity balances, centrifuges, and similar equipment are generally placed on a separate counter away from the benches. The size of this counter must be carefully estimated. There must also be room for equipment and supplies kept in the laboratory as opposed to the stockroom. Of course, space must also be allowed for a safety shower and eyewash station. 

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While there may be places where a shower is not needed, one or more eyewash stations will almost always be required. Some laboratories, in fact, provide a small eyewash device at every sink. Combination shower and eyewash units are also available. Home-made devices are not satisfactory. A standard safety shower gives off a drenching stream of water of much higher volume than a home-type shower. An eyewash emits a large volume of water at a gentle pressure to prevent eye injury. 

Use under well-ventilated conditions and provide convenient safety showers and eyewash facilities. 

M NaOH is a strong base, and H2S04 is a strong acid. Spills should be flushed with large amount of water, then neutralized with dilute vinegar. For eye-splashes, eyes should be washed in an eyewash, using tepid water, for 15 minutes. Then consult a doctor. 

Know the location of the fire extinguisher, safety shower, eyewash, fire blanket, and first-aid kit. Know how to use the safety equipment provided for you. 

Wear appropriate chemical cartridge respirator depending on the amount of exposure rescue personnel should be equipped with self-contained breathing apparatus have available and use as appropriate mbber suits, full-body chemical suits, safety shoes, safety shower, and eyewash fountain. 

Safety shoes and eyewash. Positive pressure air line with full-face mask and escape bottle or self-contained breathing apparatus should be available for emergency use. 

Elder blossoms are frequently made into a tea, sometimes with eyebright Euphrasia officinalis) and used as an eyewash for conjunctivitis. Elder flowers are mixed with rosewater and applied to the eyes to improve vision. Elder flower tea is a popular "spring tonic," taken first thing in the morning for several weeks. Elder flowers have also been used as a traditional herb in smoking blends. 

Prepare elder flower tea. Strain well. Wait until the tea has cooled down to a comfortable temperature. Use an eye cup from the pharmacy and rinse the eyes with the cooled tea several times. Elder flower eyewash soothes sore or strained eyes. 

It was found, when an attempt was made to conduct ship trials that the paint applier would be required to wear long sleeves, gloves, safety glasses, and a protective face shield. It is also a requirement that an eyewash fountain be nearby. These requirements were imposed because acrylates are skin, eye and respiratory tract irritants, but the problem lies mostly with the acrylated reactive diluent rather than with the acrylated resin (2,3). To avoid these problems, tests have been performed with use of trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate (TMPTMA) as a replacement for TMPTA. TMPTMA has been shown to be much less of an irritant than TMPTA, and is used in dental restorations. 

There are numerous portable units and hand held single head eyewash devices commercially available. Some of these are good additional support, but none of them are acceptable in lieu of stationary dual head eye/face washes. 

Green a. Marking of safety equipment (e.g., gas masks, stretchers, etc.). b. Marking of emergency egress and evacuation routes. c. Control panel indication of a "safe" status of a operating mechanism. d. Safety showers and eyewashes. e. Electrical grounding conductors. f. Safe or acceptable condition indicators. 

Where it s at. Learn the location and proper use of the fire extinguishers, fire blankets, safety showers, and eyewashes. 

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