NEXUS VISTA PMR SCIENCE FORM 1,2,3
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Science
First aid in the laboratory
Accident
Scalded by hot water
Scalded by acids or alkalis
Cut or wound
Chemical substance in the mouth
Chemical substance in the eye
Electric shock
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Supplementary Materials for
First aid
• Wash the affected part with plenty of
water, but do not rub the affected part.
• Apply ointment for scalding or leave the
part exposed to air
• Wash the affected part with plenty of
water.
• If scalded by an acid, wash with a 1%
solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.
• If scalded by an alkali, wash with a 1%
solution of acetic acid (vinegar).
• Dry the affected part and cover it with
gauze bandage.
• Press a piece of gauze on the cut or
wound to stop bleeding. (Make sure
there are no glass pieces in the wound.)
• If the cut or wound is slight, dap it with
antiseptic and bandage it.
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• Spit the chemical substance out at once.
• Wash the mouth with plenty of water.
• If necessary, send the patient to hospital.
• Wash the eye with plenty of water.
• Apply eye lotion to the eye.
• If necessary, send the patient to hospital
• Switch off the current at once.
• Do not touch the patient if the current is
on.
• Using a long wooden stick or any
suitable insulator, push the patient from
the live wire
• Apply artificial respiration to the patient.
• Get help and send the patient to hospital
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Steps for avoiding a fire in the laboratory

• Put out any lighted match or wooden splinter before throwing it into a
waste-paper basket.

• Do not use a piece of paper to light a Bunsen burner.

• Turn off the Bunsen burner after using it.

• Light the match or wooden splinter before turning on the gas of the
Bunsen burner.

• Check the rubber hose of the burner frequently to ensure it is not leaking
any gas.

• Switch off all electrical appliances after using them.

• Keep chemical substances or anything which burns easily away from a

fire, e.g. alcohol.

• Make sure you know how to use the fire extinguisher in the laboratory in
case of fire.

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