When chlorine gas exposure occurs, the procedure advises washing using a safety shower or with ______________.

When chlorine gas exposure occurs, the procedure advises washing using a safety shower or with ______________.

• A. Soap and Water
• B. Garden Hose
• C. Jump Rope
• D. Tarp

Answer: (B)

Chlorine gas irritates and damages skin and eyes, so the immediate action is to flush the exposed areas with a large amount of clean water to dilute and remove the chemical as quickly as possible. A safety shower is the ideal way to deliver a continuous, high-volume rinse. If one isn’t available, a garden hose can still provide a steady flow of water to wash away the chlorine from the skin and eyes and reduce their contact time. Remove contaminated clothing and avoid rubbing the skin or eyes while rinsing. Soap isn’t the preferred decontaminant here because the priority is rapid dilution and removal with clean water. Jump ropes or tarps don’t contribute to decontamination.

Chlorine gas irritates and damages skin and eyes, so the immediate action is to flush the exposed areas with a large amount of clean water to dilute and remove the chemical as quickly as possible. A safety shower is the ideal way to deliver a continuous, high-volume rinse. If one isn’t available, a garden hose can still provide a steady flow of water to wash away the chlorine from the skin and eyes and reduce their contact time. Remove contaminated clothing and avoid rubbing the skin or eyes while rinsing. Soap isn’t the preferred decontaminant here because the priority is rapid dilution and removal with clean water. Jump ropes or tarps don’t contribute to decontamination.