Emergency Eyewash & Showers When Seconds Count, Literally. Emergency Eyewash & Showers Choosing the right Equipment doesn’t have to be complicated. Once you’ve completed your risk assessment and determined what areas of the body are exposed, you can begin thinking about the design thaWt’s rhighet nfor ySouercwoorknadreas. Count, Literally. 1. Eyewash Stations are effective for exposures likely to affect only the eyes. Think Eyes for Eyewash. Choosing the right equipment doesn’t have to be complicated. 2. Eye/Face Wash Stations are used when the entire face is at risk. 3.ODnrecnecyhouS’hvoewceorms pslheoteudldyboeurursieskd awshseensslmaregnetr aanredadseotef rtmheinbeoddwy haaret aarteraissko. fItth’seimbopdoyrtaarnet etoxpnoosteedt,hyaotudcreanncbhesghinowtheirnskianrge anbootuatptphreopdreisaitgenfothratth’se reigyehst f(oarcyoomurbiwnoartkionareeyae. wash and drench shower may be used to simultaneously flush the eyes and rinse larger areas of the body) 1. Eyewash Stations are effective for exposures likely to affect only the eyes. Think “Eyes” for Eyewash. How about Bottled Eyewash? 2. Eye/Face Wash Stations are used when the entire face is at risk. Eyewash bottles or personal eyewash units supplement plumbed and self-contained stations, but in no way should replace them. They are portable and3a.lloDwrefonrcimhmSehdoiawteeflrusshsinhgoouflcdonbteamuinsaendtsworhsemnallapragrteicrleasruenatisl thoef itnhjuerebdoinddyivaidruealactanrigsekt.toIta’spluimmbpeodrtoar nsetlft-oconnotatineetdheaytewash for the requdirreednpcehriosdhoofwtimeer.s are not appropriate for the eyes (a combination eyewash and drench shower may be used to Locsaimtiuoltna:neIto’usstlyhfelurseh, tbhue teyceasnanIdgreintsteolairtg?er areas of the body) •HCoonwsidearbthoaut tthebpoetrstolen dwheoyneeewdsatshehe?quipment will be injured, and may not have use of their vision. ANSI recommends that a person be able to reach the equipment in no more than 10 seconds. • TEhyeeTwraavsehl pbaotthtletos aonrdpferorsmoneamleerygeewncaysflhuusnhiintsgsfluupidplmemusetnbtepkleupmt bfreede aofnodbssetrluf-cctoionntsaianteadll stitmateios.ns, but in no way should replace them. They are portable and allow for immediate flushing of contaminants or small particles until the injured individual can • Ognetthteo saapmluemlebveeldaosrthseelhf-aczoanrdtawinitehdneoysetwepassohrfsotraitrhseinrebqeutwireeednperiod of time. • In an area that is well lit and identified with a sign that is highly visible to everyone served by it •LImomceadtiaiotenly,aLdjoacceantttiootnhe, hLaozacrad tfoior sntrong caustics and strong acids • Consider that the person who needs the equipment will be injured, and may not have use of their vision. • Is an injured person able to reach the equipment within 10 seconds from the hazard? Ins•pIes cthteiotrnasvel&paMthatoinatnednfraonmctehe emergency flushing fluid free from obstructions? • Is it on the same level as the hazard, with no steps or stairs in between? Wh•enIsaitwionrkaenr aurseeas tahnaet yisewwaeslhl lsittaatniodn itdheant tisifineodt wmiathintaaisniegdn, thhaarmt ifsulhbigahcltyerviaisiinbltehetoweavteerrymoanyecsoemrveeidntboycoitn?tact with the eye, skin, or ma•y bIseitinihmamlede.diAaNteSlIysaudgjgaecsetnstthtoattphleumhabzeadrdeyfeowrassthrosntgaticoanussbteicsvisaunadllystinrosnpegcatecdidfso?r damage and activated weekly to rinse harmful particle build-up through pipes and to ensure proper water pressure. Portable eyewash stations should be visually inspected weekly for daImnasgpee, wcattieor nlesvelas,nadndMto aasisnetses nwahenthceer flushing fluid or sealed cartridges require changing. Always refer to manufacturers maintenance instructions that came with your equipment. Best practice: Keep the instructions near or at the equipment! Plumbed eyewash stations should be visually inspected for damage and obstructions, and activated weekly to rinse harmful particle build-up through pipes and to ensure proper water pressure. Portable eyewash stations should be visually inspected weekly for damage and obstructions, water levels, and to assess whether flushing fluid or sealed cartridges require changing. Always refer to manufacturers maintenance instructions that came with your equipment. Best practice: Keep the instructions near or at the equipment! SAFETY
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