Question

Your lab partner accidentally trips and douses the front of your lab coat and shirt with a hazardous material. The TA immediately takes you to the safety shower, since the spill has soaked into your clothing. What do you need to do at this point?

Answer 1

Answer:

At this point, I need to stay under the shower for at least 15 minutes.

Explanation:

• The human body has minute pores which can act as a doorway for many materials to enter the bloodstream.
• If any kind of hazardous material accidentally falls on the skin of the skin comes in contact with the material, it is advised to wash that part of the skin clean.
• To completely eliminate the traces of the material that can be possibly left on the skin, it is preferable to wash the spot for at least 15 minutes.