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The ANSI Standard - Operation and Maintenance
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OSHA regulations set out where eyewash stations should be
and when they are required; they do not provide operating
requirements. However, some state-level health and safety
regulations specifically incorporate the ANSI standard and
so make the provisions of the standard a regulatory
requirement.
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The ANSI Standard - Operation and Maintenance
Copyright (c) 2010 Rathi Niyogi
CriticalTool, Inc.
http://www.criticaltool.com/
OSHA regulations set out where eyewash stations should be and
when they are required; they do not provide operating
requirements. However, some state-level health and safety
regulations specifically incorporate the ANSI standard and so
make the provisions of the standard a regulatory requirement.
Operation
The ANSI standard for emergency eyewash stations include:
* The eyewash equipment should be located in an area that
requires no more than 10 seconds-while walking-to reach the
station and on the same level (floor) as the area where the
hazardous chemicals are handled. (Note: For particularly harsh
acids or caustics, it is prudent to locate the station even
closer to the area where these chemicals are used. Also, if you
have multiple areas in your facility where corrosive substances
are handled, you will need to ensure that the travel distance is
less than 10 seconds from each area. If not, you will need to
utilize multiple stations.)
* The eyewash nozzles need to be positioned between 33 and 45
inches from the floor and 6 inches from the wall or nearest
obstruction. (Eyewashes are used while someone is bent over,
hence, the ANSI height and head space requirement. One of the
best ways to be sure that you are providing sufficient space for
someone to use an eyewash is to do a "dry test run" by actually
over it and putting your eyes near the nozzles. Also, make sure
that there is sufficient room to the sides and the front of the
eyewash to ensure that use of the eyewash is not impeded.)
* Portable (sometimes called "self-contained" or "gravity
feed") eyewashes should deliver a minimum flow of 0.4 gallons
per minute (gpm) and hard-piped eyewashes should provide 3 gpm,
both for a continuous period of at least 15 minutes. (Remember
that the pressure of the water coming out of the eyewash nozzle
needs to be correct-not too high, which may injure someone's
eyes, and not too low, which may cause the nozzles to simply
dribble water out rather than provide a stream that will flush
someone's eyes.).
* Eyewashes need to activate immediately (within 1 second or
less), have a stay-open valve to allow for hands-free operation,
and flush both eyes simultaneously.
* Eyewash flushing nozzles should be protected (i.e., capped or
covered) from airborne contaminants. (Airborne contaminants
include dust and bacteria. When someone's eyes have been
injured, the last thing you want to do is douse them with dirt
and bacteria!)
* Water to the eyewash should be potable (i.e., drinkable) and
water temperature should be moderate (60-80oF).
* Adequate floor drainage or water collection must be provided
for hard-piped emergency eyewash stations to prevent floor
slip/fall hazard during testing or emergency use.
* The eyewash is to be located in an area that is well-lit and
identified with a sign.
Maintenance and Training
* Plumbed eyewash stations should be activated weekly to ensure
that they work properly. Weekly activation not only verifies that
the unit works properly but also prevents the buildup of rust,
sediment, and other contaminants in the water in the piping to
the eyewash. Gravity-feed units do not have to be activated
weekly-but do need to be maintained according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
* Eyewash stations should be maintained in a clean, sanitary
condition (Generally, this can be done simply by wiping the
eyewash with a clean, damp cloth. Cleaning the eyewash with
polishes, detergents, or other cleaners can leave a residue that
can end up in a user's eyes.).
* Access to the eyewash should be maintained clear from
obstruction.
* All eyewash equipment should be inspected annually to make
sure it meets ANSI requirements.
* All employees who might be exposed to a chemical splash should
be trained in the location and use of the equipment. (When an eye
injury occurs as the result of a chemical splash, time is of the
essence-the longer the chemical remains on the eye, the greater
the damage done to the eye-knowing where the eyewash is and how
to properly use it in an emergency can mean the difference
between a minor eye injury and blindness.)
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Rathi Niyogi is the CEO of CriticalTool, a national distributor
of (http://www.criticaltool.com/eye-wash-stations.html) eye wash
stations and other eye wash products. If you thought this article
was helpful, additional information on chemical resistant gloves
can be found at different types of eye wash stations can be found
here http://www.criticaltool.com/types-of-eye-wash-stations.html
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