A chemical splashes into a staff member's eye. What is the priority action?

A. Look up the chemical on the safety data sheet before acting
B. Cover the eye with a patch and go to employee health
C. Flush the eye with running water or saline for at least 15 minutes
D. Apply an antibiotic ointment

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Correct answer: C

Immediate, prolonged irrigation limits tissue damage. The safety data sheet guides follow-up care but should not delay flushing.

Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(c); ANSI Z358.1 Emergency Eyewash

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