We're told to get naked and use the emergency shower located in the middle of the lab if we catch fire or spill a chemical even if it is minor. I'm just interested to see if anyone has or would actually do this.
2007-08-09 11:32:19 · 8 answers · asked by xdtsztr 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Honey, I do not know what purient professor instructed the class, but a full strip in front of the horny boys is not needed for a minor spill nor a minor fire. (Shucks )
Modesty curtains are an integral part of many emergency shower installations for this very reason. This is common in the chemical industry where there are also both men and women present and the potential of a large exposure is much more likely than in a classroom.
2007-08-09 12:18:00 · answer #1 · answered by Bomba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is something that bothers you still with memories, flashbacks, recollections, and an overall heightened state of anxiety, then you may have post traumatic symptoms that could be appropriately addressed through psychotherapy. Many people believe posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to be a reaction reserved for combat, rape, assault, etc., but in actuality PTSD can occur after many, many different types of stressors. While I can't say for certain based off of your question the exact nature of your experience, it is something to consider. Speaking with a clinical psychologist will likely be your best option at this time. If you do decide to take that route, seek a cognitive-behavioral therapist (CBT) who will effectively help you in a matter of a few weeks.
2016-05-18 02:19:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd rather do that than spend weeks in hospital with fire or chemical burns.
2007-08-09 11:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was messing with chemicals that would eat thru my clothes and dissolve my flesh? Damn straight I'd strip! I'd rather my colleagues saw my butt than my mourners saw my exposed skeleton.
2007-08-09 11:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by razorednight 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If I was on fire by an extremely flammable fluid, yes. But I'd take my chances if it were just something like acid.
2007-08-09 11:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by MrMcKeigue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the chemical was seriously burning me, I guess I would do it, but if it was just a bad stench, I would tough it out.
2007-08-09 11:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm... let's see
A. die of embarassment, that you will recover from eventually,
or
B. Have a disfuguring scar for the rest of your life,
or
C. (possibly) actually DIE
I think choice A.
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2007-08-09 11:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, it's a moment of panic.
2007-08-09 11:35:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sabrina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋