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The document provides guidelines on the importance of emergency eyewash and shower safety in the workplace, emphasizing the need for properly functioning equipment to address eye and skin injuries caused by chemical exposures. It outlines OSHA and ANSI/ISEA standards for the installation, maintenance, and operation of eyewash stations and emergency showers, including types of equipment, flushing fluid standards, location selection, and treatment procedures for eye injuries. The document also highlights the necessity of employee training and proper disposal of hazardous fluids.

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Begin by reviewing the introduction section, which outlines the importance of emergency eyewash and shower devices in the workplace.
Navigate to the 'Types of Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment' section. Here, you will find detailed descriptions of plumbed and portable eyewash stations, as well as eye/face wash equipment and emergency showers.
Fill out any required fields related to your specific workplace setup, ensuring that you select appropriate equipment based on your needs.
Proceed to the 'Maintaining Flushing Fluid Standards' section. Ensure that you understand the maintenance requirements for both plumbed and portable stations.
Finally, review the 'Selecting the Location and Installing Emergency Wash Equipment' section to confirm that your installations meet ANSI/ISEA standards.

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What is the ANSI standard for eyewash?

In order to be compliant with the ANSI standards, both types of eye wash station must: Discharge water at a rate of 0.4 gallons per minute at a pressure of 30 PSI for at least 15 minutes. Be capable of being activated in under one second, via a hands-free, stay-open valve. Flush and irrigate both eyes simultaneously.

What is the OSHA rule for eyewash?

Installed and portable emergency eyewash units must be capable of delivering not less then 0.4 gallons (1.5L) of clean water per minute. Portable eyewash units must be capable of delivering water continuously for at least 15 minutes. The water must be readily available to wash both eyes simultaneously.

How many minutes should a person use an eyewash if necessary?

Open your eyelids with you fingers and roll your eyeballs around to get maximum irrigation of the eyes. Keep flushing for at least 15 minutes or until help arrives.

What are the OSHA requirements for eye protection?

General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.

What is the 10 second rule for eyewash?

ing to ANSI Standard Z358. 1, eyewashes and emergency shower equipment must be accessible to the employee within 55 feet (approximately 10 seconds) of places where accidental exposure may be expected.

What are the minimum requirements for an eyewash station?

What are the compliance requirements? Safety showers and eyewash stations must comply with Australian Standard AS4775, published in 2007. To comply with AS4775, the minimum flow rate for emergency showers is 75.5L/ min for at least 15 minutes. The same applies for showers in shower-eyewash combination units.

What is the eye wash rule?

That means employers must provide eye wash stations or flushing showers within 55 feet of each potential place of exposure. These stations must be clearly identified with highly visible signage, too. In some scenarios, OSHA stipulates that safety wash stations be positioned even closer to hazard areas.

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