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Emergency Shower and Eye Wash Station Requirements

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Eye/ Face Wash Station Requirements

An Eye/Face Wash Station is a device used to irrigate and flush both the face and the eyes. ANSI requirements for its installation include:

Heads
- Positioned 33"—45" from floor
- 6" from wall or nearest obstruction
- Large heads to cover both eyes and face or regular size eye wash heads plus a face spray ring
- 3 gallons per minute (GPM) for 15 minutes
Valves
- Activate in 1 second or less
- Stay-open valve (leaving hands free)
Installation
- Eye/face wash shall be located in an area that requires no more than 10 seconds to reach. *Consult a medical professional to determine the appropriate distance for harsh acids and caustics (high hazard=closer distance)
- The location of the eye/face wash station shall be in a well-lit area and identified with a sign
- Eye/face wash stations shall be on the same level as the hazard
Maintenance and Training
- A plumbed eye/face wash station shall be activated weekly to verify proper operation
- Gravity-feed units shall be maintained according to the manufacturer's instructions
- All employees who might be exposed to a chemical splash shall be trained in the use of the equipment
- All eye/face wash stations shall be inspected annually to make sure they meet ANSI Z358.1 requirements

*Click here for Inspection / Maintenance tags # 34023T.

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