What action should be taken if Caustic Soda splashes into a seafarer's eye?
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Option A: Immediately flush eye with clean fresh water at eyewash station for at least 15-20 minutes
Caustic soda is highly corrosive. Immediate and prolonged flushing with copious amounts of clean fresh water at an eyewash station for at least 15-20 minutes is the critical first aid measure, as per MFAG guidelines.
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Caustic soda is highly corrosive. Immediate and prolonged flushing with copious amounts of clean fresh water at an eyewash station for at least 15-20 minutes is the critical first aid measure, as per MFAG guidelines.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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