This emergency eye wash and shower equipment standard helps the user select and install emergency equipment to meet osha requirements. American national standard for emergency eyewash and shower. This standard establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials. A common reference point when selecting emergency equipment is ansiisea z358. This globallyaccepted standard is the authoritative document that specifies minimum equipment performance criteria for flow rates, temperature delivery and drenching patternsall characteristics that are important for a user to receive adequate rinsing of a contaminant. Eyewashes shall be capable of delivering flushing fluid to the eyes not less than 1. Scope this standard establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has beenexposed to hazardous materials. The guiding regulation to these stations is ansi isea z358. Jan 28, 2016 the international safety equipment association isea received american national standards institute ansi approval for ansiisea z358. See section 3, requirements for protection systems. Mar 28, 2002 one of these requirements is the need for safety showers that meet or exceed osha requirements. Emergency showers and eyewashes are required by the ansiisea. Current standard for safety glasses april 20, 2020 april 22, 2020 brad kelechava the most recent edition of the american national standard used for safety glasses, safety goggles, side shields, and other eye and face protection devices is.
For all this equipment, including emergency showers, eyewashes, and similar equipment, the american national standard states that the flushing liquids velocity and quantity should be controlled, and that a control valve should be simple to operate and go from off to on in 1. This guide serves as a supplement to the ansiisea z358. Prolonged exposure to near freezing water has been proven to affect the bodys ability to maintain body temperature, increasing the risk of hypothermia. Emergency eyewash and shower units are designed to deliver water to rinse contaminants from a users eyes, face or body. They offer bacteriafree flushing fluid, longer expiration periods and. The international plumbing code ipc and the uniform plumbing code upc recognize hazards of caustic and corrosive exposure. The selection of emergency eye wash and shower equipment is often a complicated process. This foreword is not part of american national standard ansiisea z358. The following eye wash station requirements are taken directly from the ansiisea z358. The standard is often used by osha inspectors to ensure employers are in compliance with medical and first aid regulations 29 cfr part 1910. American national standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment about isea isea is the leading association for personal protective equipment and technologies that enable people to work in hazardous environments, and an ansi accredited standards developing organization. As such, they are a form of first aid equipment to be used in the event of an. This standard is a widely accepted guideline for the proper selection, installation and maintenance of emergency equipment.
Units have been tested to and comply with ansi z358. A breakout is provided in different sections of the standard for plumbed and self. This standard is a widely accepted guideline for the proper selection, installation. Changed the maximum height of the flushing fluid flow pattern. By roy maurer 1272015 the national consensus standard for the selection, installation and maintenance of emergency eye, face and shower equipment was recently updated. American national standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment. This standard is a widely accepted guideline for the proper selection, installation and maintenance. Foreword this foreword is not part of american national standard ansiisea z358. To assist specifiers in understanding the provisions of this standard, watersaver faucet co. Haws offers an online certification program that allows you to receive an ansi isea z358. In addition to addressing design and engineering issues, specifiers must be aware of regulatory requirements and compliance standards. If shutoff valves are installed in the supply line. The international safety equipment association isea received american national standards institute ansi approval for ansi isea z358. This globallyaccepted standard is the ansi isea z358.
As such, they are a form of first aid equipment to be used in the event of an accident. This standard establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body. One of these requirements is the need for safety showers that meet or exceed osha requirements. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. For all this equipment, including emergency showers, eyewashes, and similar equipment, the american national standard states that the flushing liquids velocity and quantity should be controlled, and that a control valve should be simple to operate and go from off to. What employers are required to provide in eye wash and safety shower stations by osha and, how to comply with ansi z358.
Safety requirements for excavationapplies to all open excavations made in the earth. The following eye wash station requirements are taken directly from the ansi isea z358. The selection of emergency eyewash and shower equipment is often a complicated process. Testing your emergency equipment to meet ansi z358. Ansi emergency eyewash, shower standard revised are you. The guide includes a checklist and safety survey as well as providing details on the requirements for emergency safety shower and eye wash stations. Excerpts of this standard are available on select vendor. This document provides an abbreviated checklist to help identify some of the signi. Measure the diameter of the flushing fluid pattern 152. General considerationsgeneral considerations water temperature water. American national standard for emergency eyewash and. Ansi emergency eyewash, shower standard revised are you in. The ansi standard is also part of the building code in locations that have adopted the international plumbing code.
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