Eyewash Station Inspection Template

Please print and use the attached checklist that includes the reminders below. Flush eyewash stations(s) weekly and check for the following: • Is the water clear? • Are the jets working properly? • Is the area around the station clear of obstructions? • Is there a bucket located under the eyewash to collect runoff? • Are there any leaks?

Emergency Eyewashes & Showers: Testing and Maintenance. Quick Tips #129. When working with corrosives, drenching facilities must be readily available. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Medical and First Aid Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.151(c) states, “Where the eyes or body of any. Ensure area directly in front of the eyewash is accessible and free of clutter. Ensure eyewash sign has been affixed in plain view above the eyewash.

To repair the unit, contact the Physical Plant Service Desk at: 413-545-6401, or submit an. Contact EH&S with questions at: 413-545-2682. Emergencies In an emergency, hold eyes open and flush for at least 15 minutes. CALL 911 or 413-545-2682, if an emergency arises. Related Document.

BENEFITS Workers’ eyes are vulnerable to various hazards on the job, such as dust, pieces of material shooting out of equipment and splashes of hazardous substances. Although you should take steps to protect workers from getting anything in their eyes, something could still happen. In that event, it’s critical the worker acts quickly and flushes out his eyes. That’s why you should have emergency eyewash stations and conduct regular inspections to ensure that they’ll work properly when needed. HOW TO USE THE TOOL Adapt this checklist, which is modeled on one from Concordia University, for the requirements in your jurisdiction on eyewash stations and the instructions from the station’s manufacturer. Ensure that a competent person uses the checklist to conduct regular, such as weekly, inspections of your eyewash stations. Correct any issues or problems identified during the inspection.

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