Getting things in your eye what to do?

[Tigercubrider]

We used to have eye wash stations but now have sachets in the first aid kits
At home I have an eye bath that I think was my grandparents.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Stick you head under water for 10 minutes , cures everything .

Only if you breathe in...

Oh, wait...

 

[Notch7]

Use a hose pipe fired into eyes

Is this where you look down the end of the hose pipe and call out “there’s nothing coming out……”

 

[Deleted member 174758]

@Keitai this is an example of an inexpensive First Kit that you should carry either in the van or in your pull-along tool box (if you have one):

I have added a number of items to mine to make life a bit easier, I always carry a few ampoules of saline solution (from the chemist, they are really cheap):

Other things in there include tweezers (for splinters and sometimes stuff in the eye), a selection of waterproof plasters, a pair of nitrile gloves, some burn shields, some alcohol wound cleansers, a stretch bandage, a roll of surgical tape, a can of spray plaster (BTW not allowed in an "official" kit), a CPR shield, some paracetemol (again, deffo not allowed in an "official" kit) and a pair of bandage scissors. It'll cost you about £12 for a travel First Aid kit, under a fiver for the scissors (not always necessary, but the best way I know to cut bandage or plaster on the roll) and a few quid for spray plaster - but you do need to top up the kit religiously when you deplete stuff, and once a year you will need to go through and throw out and replace anmything which is out of date (yes, dressings have a best before date). I keep mine topped up from a bigger kit at home together with another slightly more comprehensive kit I have in the van (which contains additional stuff like an eye patch, more dressings, triangular bandages - for broken/dislocated arms, larger size dressing tape, etc. A former colleague of mine (a Site Manager) also carried some sterile zip bags in his kit - to deal with the odd amputation, but then he's had two of them. The reason for me having a van kit is because I sometimes act as the site First Aider, and I like to ensure that I have the kit to do the job if someone comes to me with an issue - other than amputations, that is.

I think that every tradesman should carry a basic kit - you never know when you'll need to patch yourself up!

 

[bernardgreen]

Wear safety googles next time you use hand sanitiser

 

[Mottie]

Wear safety googles next time you use hand sanitiser

....if you can't trust yourself to use hand sanitiser. Either that or get a small child to explain how to use it.

 

[HERTS P&D]

I wouldn't trust him around any small children!

Andy

 

[Deleted member 292770]

@Ketai this is an example of an inexpensive First Kit that you should carry either in the van or in your pull-along tool box (if you have one):

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I have added a number of items to mine to make life a bit easier, I always carry a few ampoules of saline solution (from the chemist, they are really cheap):

View attachment 253992

Other things in there include tweezers (for splinters and sometimes stuff in the eye), a selection of waterproof plasters, a pair of nitrile gloves, some burn shields, some alcohol wound cleansers, a stretch bandage, a roll of surgical tape, a can of spray plaster (BTW not allowed in an "official" kit), a CPR shield, some paracetemol (again, deffo not allowed in an "official" kit) and a pair of bandage scissors. It'll cost you about £12 for a travel First Aid kit, under a fiver for the scissors (not always necessary, but the best way I know to cut bandage or plaster on the roll) and a few quid for spray plaster - but you do need to top up the kit religiously when you deplete stuff, and once a year you will need to go through and throw out and replace anmything which is out of date (yes, dressings have a best before date). I keep mine topped up from a bigger kit at home together with another slightly more comprehensive kit I have in the van (which contains additional stuff like an eye patch, more dressings, triangular bandages - for broken/dislocated arms, larger size dressing tape, etc. A former colleague of mine (a Site Manager) also carried some sterile zip bags in his kit - to deal with the odd amputation, but then he's had two of them. The reason for me having a van kit is because I sometimes act as the site First Aider and I like to ensure that I have the kit to do the job if someone comes to me with an issue.

I think that every tradesman should carry a basic kit - you never know when you'll need to patch yourself up!

If it’s not fixable with kitchen roll , insulation tape, cold water. Then i’m off to hospital.

 

[Deleted member 292770]

Wear safety googles next time you use hand sanitiser

and anything else that involves rapid hand movements.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

If it’s not fixable with kitchen roll , insulation tape, cold water. Then i’m off to hospital.

Pussy!

 

[Keitai]

You should always have at least half a dozen sterile saline ampoules in your First Aid kit on the van (you do have a First Aid kit, don't you? - I carry a small First Aid pouch in my pull along as well, and I'm a 3-day First Aider). You use saline to wash out what is in there, however, some chemicals require different approaches (e.g. strong alkalis, where water washing will effectively turn your skin into soap and wash it away - this has maimed or killed people in the past!) - so read the CoSHH (Control of Substances Harmful to Health) sheets when dealing with unfamiliar substances

Also, never blast or direct pressurised water or air into the eyes - they are sensitive organs and damage easily. Water or air under pressure can drive particles further into the eye with potentially dire consequences

I have a small kit- plasters and sterilising wipes only. I'll go to Boots

 

[HERTS P&D]

I have a small kit- plasters and sterilising wipes only. I'll go to Boots

Yep, put some plasters across your eyes, your work might come out better!



Andy

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I have a small kit- plasters and sterilising wipes only. I'll go to Boots

Get an appointment at Specsavers whilst you're at it.

 

[conny]

Wear safety googles next time you use hand sanitiser

And nitrile gloves.

 

[Keitai]

@Keitai this is an example of an inexpensive First Kit that you should carry either in the van or in your pull-along tool box (if you have one):

View attachment 253994

I have added a number of items to mine to make life a bit easier, I always carry a few ampoules of saline solution (from the chemist, they are really cheap):

View attachment 253992

Other things in there include tweezers (for splinters and sometimes stuff in the eye), a selection of waterproof plasters, a pair of nitrile gloves, some burn shields, some alcohol wound cleansers, a stretch bandage, a roll of surgical tape, a can of spray plaster (BTW not allowed in an "official" kit), a CPR shield, some paracetemol (again, deffo not allowed in an "official" kit) and a pair of bandage scissors. It'll cost you about £12 for a travel First Aid kit, under a fiver for the scissors (not always necessary, but the best way I know to cut bandage or plaster on the roll) and a few quid for spray plaster - but you do need to top up the kit religiously when you deplete stuff, and once a year you will need to go through and throw out and replace anmything which is out of date (yes, dressings have a best before date). I keep mine topped up from a bigger kit at home together with another slightly more comprehensive kit I have in the van (which contains additional stuff like an eye patch, more dressings, triangular bandages - for broken/dislocated arms, larger size dressing tape, etc. A former colleague of mine (a Site Manager) also carried some sterile zip bags in his kit - to deal with the odd amputation, but then he's had two of them. The reason for me having a van kit is because I sometimes act as the site First Aider, and I like to ensure that I have the kit to do the job if someone comes to me with an issue - other than amputations, that is.

I think that every tradesman should carry a basic kit - you never know when you'll need to patch yourself up!

What happened to cause the amputations?