This is a quote from the "Current Intelligence Bulletin 59
Contact Lens Use in a Chemical Environment"

"In the event of a chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and
remove contact lenses as soon as practical. Do not delay irrigation while
waiting for contact lens removal."

Here is the link to the entire document:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2005-139/#j


-----Original Message-----
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**list.uvm.edu] On Behalf Of
Wallace, Michele
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 10:36 AM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] removing contacts when splashed

In a recent safety meeting, we were discussing eyewashes and the correct
procedures to be used when wearing contacts.  Although I have seen that
contact use is not necessarily prohibited in chemical labs, I do not
think that I have seen an official procedure for what to do if wearing
them when a splash occurs.  One of our lab associates said that he was
taught in school that the contacts should be left in for the first 5 min
while rinsing the eyes to give additional protection from chemical
exposure.  I thought that the contacts should be removed to aid in
removing chemicals from the eyes.  Does anyone have any suggestions or
references?

 

Thanks for the help. 

Michele L. Wallace 

Associate Director, Textile Chemistry and Finishing Research, NRCC-CHO 
Cotton Incorporated 
Phone: 919-678-2417 
Email:  MWallace**At_Symbol_Here**cottoninc.com 
Internet: www.cottoninc.com 

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