Portable eyewash station inspections
Sorry for all the eyewash station questions. We have a portable eyewash that's pretty dirty and needs to be refilled. Is anyone aware if what OSHA/ANSI would recommend as far as how to inspect these units? Thinking about cleaning it up and refilling it with clean water to put it back in service
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Good Friday morning...this week, I am a firm believer that we need more Fridays and less Mondays. LOL
Anyway, the following may be a good resource as to emergency eye wash stations. I inspect ours weekly and our contracted custodial cleaning company cleans these units nightly, Monday through Friday.
https://www.grainger.com/know-how/health/medical-and-first-aid/emergency-eye-wash/kh-emergency-eyewashes-showers-129-qt
We have done away with all our "non-plumbed" units Jason. We found the "non plumbed" units much harder to keep sanitized/cleaned. The stainless steel units/bowels are easier to wipe down and keep clean.
The operation/manufacturer manual should have all the answers you are looking for (i.e., choosing a location, mixing instructions, inspection & maintenance, etc.).
Jason, I can send you some info on what’s required if you need some help. It’s a little hard to tell branding on the unit you have. I’m guessing that you will at least need to add an additive to the water. If I can help you shoot an email to fred@quadcitysafety.com.
Just follow the manufacturers instructions.