Drench Hose Requirements
A drench hose is a flexible hose connected to a water supply and used to irrigate and flush eyes, face and body areas. Hand-held drench hoses support shower and eyewash units but shall not replace them according to the ANSI standards. Requirements for their installation include:
- Heads
- 3 gallons per minute (GPM)
- Valve
- Activate in 1 second or less
- Installation
- Assemble per the manufacturer's instructions
- The location of the drench hose shall be in a well-lit area and identified with a sign
- Maintenance and Training
- Activate each drench hose weekly to verify proper operation
- All employees who might be exposed to a chemical splash shall be trained in the use of the equipment
- All drench hose equipment shall be inspected annually to make sure they meet ANSI Z358.1 requirements
*Click here for Inspection / Maintenance tags # 34023T.
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