1. The effectiveness of immediate washing of chemical splashes determines the subsequent outcome of the chemical accident. Splashes must be rinsed immediately after exposure to avoid or reduce severity of burns.
2. One should seek to stop the substance's corrosive effect on the surface and prevent it from penetrating deeper into the skin or eye.
3. When dealing with decontamination which should include both equipment and worker’s body, it is indispensable to have the knowledge about first aid.