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: [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | : [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | ||
: Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | : Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Spectacles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
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: [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | : [[Irritant]]s can cause a rash if they get on the [[skin]] without immediately being washed off. | ||
: Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | : Some [[irritant]]s are a [[gas]] and may cause '''irritation''' to the [[lung]]s. | ||
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| + | ===Precautions=== | ||
| + | *[[Safety Spectacles]] - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the [[eye]]s. | ||
| + | *Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 19:25, 8 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An irritant is a substance that can cause itching and pain to the skin, eyes or lungs.
About Irritant Chemicals
- Irritants can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some irritants are a gas and may cause irritation to the lungs.
Precautions
- Safety Spectacles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An irritant is a substance that can cause itching and pain to the skin, eyes or lungs.
About Irritant Chemicals
- Irritants can cause a rash if they get on the skin without immediately being washed off.
- Some irritants are a gas and may cause irritation to the lungs.
Precautions
- Safety Spectacles - To reduce the chance of any getting in the eyes.
- Eye Washing Kit - To quickly remove any which get in the eyes.
- Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the skin.