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===Precautions===
 
===Precautions===
*[[Safety Spectacle]]s - To reduce the chance of any getting in the [[eye]]s.
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*[[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.
 
*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]].
 
*Running Tap - To quickly wash off any which gets on the [[skin]].

Latest revision as of 19:25, 8 April 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

The symbol for irritant chemicals.

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.