The topic of eyewash stations comes up a lot.

OSHA medical services and first aid standard requires eyewash stations in locations in which there is a RISK of accidental exposure to corrosive or caustic materials.

An eyewash stations should be located where there are specific environments high-level disinfection processing areas and any place that has chemicals of any kind.

The need to have an eyewash station in close proximity can be ascertained by looking at the chemical’s first aid instructions, either on the MSDS or on the container. If the first aid information indicates that an exposure to the eyes requires flushing for 15 or more minutes, then you MUST have an eyewash station.  ANSI standards say you need to have an eyewash within 55 feet or 10 seconds of any potential eye hazard.

Those smaller wall-mounted plastic bottles do not meet the standard for emergency eyewash as required for conditions noted above.  Although, they work great for smaller issues and skin flush.

So, do you have hazardous substances requiring eyewash stations? If so what are they, and what safety measures do you have in place?

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