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Eye Injury First Aid: What to do in an Emergency

By Steroplast Healthcare , 25 May 2022

Our bodies protect our eyes in several different ways so that dust, debris, and bright lights don’t damage them. But despite the complex make-up of the eye, it can be easily damaged if it comes into contact with a foreign object or substance.

In this article, we’ll cover the basics of eye wound first aid and what to do in an emergency at work.

Eye First Aid: Common Situations

By Steroplast Healthcare , 17 May 2022

Seconds count when someone has an eye injury, whether they’ve been splashed with rubbing alcohol, or a splinter of wood found its way into the eye, the longer the contaminant is left untreated, the more chance it has of spreading, burning, or scratching the delicate eye membrane.

In this article, we’ll cover quick-fire advice for specific eye injury queries.

Eyewash Stations: Legal Requirements and Regulations

By Steroplast Healthcare , 16 May 2022

25% of businesses fail an inspection of eyewash stations. If your business fails to meet emergency eyewash station requirements you could face a fine or even prosecution.

In this article, we cover everything businesses need to know about eyewash stations.

Eyewash Stations: Resources for Businesses

By Steroplast Healthcare , 13 May 2022

Business owners have a ‘duty of care’ to put measures in place that protect their staff from harm. If your business is found to lack eyecare provisions where needed, you could face a fine or even prosecution.

Don’t wait until it’s too late to find out you don’t have the right eye first aid supplies. Read this guide to find out how to comply with UK first aid regulations and keep your staff safe.

How to Wash Eyes at an Eyewash Station

By Steroplast Healthcare , 12 May 2022

When the eye is contaminated, whether by a sharp object flying into it, being splashed with a harmful cleaning product, or any other instance in which the eye is compromised, you need to take immediate action.

Find out how to use a plumbed or portable eyewash station to wash your eye or help someone with an eyewash.

What is Eyewash? What is it used for?

By Steroplast Healthcare , 10 May 2022

When the eye is contaminated with a harmful chemical or foreign object, it must be washed out as quickly as possible in order to reduce irritation and the likelihood of injury or infection.

Eyewash is used to safely clean the eye membrane and prevent irritation or injury from occurring or getting worse until medical attention can be given. In this article, we’ll cover exactly what eyewash solution is, and what it is used for.

What to Use When Performing an Eyewash

By Steroplast Healthcare , 9 May 2022

A few different solutions can be used to carry out eye first aid. Here, we look at the three main products used: water, boric acid solution, and saline solution.

Posted in General, First Aid and Eyewash & Eyecare

How to safely clean your dog's eyes

By Steroplast Healthcare , 5 Feb 2021

It’s not uncommon for man’s best friend to experience eye issues, with breeds such as pugs, bulldogs and great danes being more prone to them. We have created this guide so that you know how to clean your dog’s eyes safely with our Sterowash eye and wound wash.