Units have been tested to and comply with ansi z358. American national standard minimum requirements for. 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. The american national standards institute ansi on april, 2010, approved a new edition of ansiisea z87. This checklist summarizes and graphically presents the provisions of ansi z358. In addition to testing procedures for flammability, force transmission, apex penetration, wetness, and temperature, among others, ansiisea z89. Facilities must inspect, test, and monitor emergency equipment system readiness and performance. The ansi standard defines emergency eyewash and shower requirements for. Plumbed emergency equipment must be connected to a potable water supply line. These changes are intended to enhance minimum performance and use requirements for eye wash and shower equipment in order to maximize worker protection in the workplace.
The first line of defense must always be setting up the work area and designing the work. All water supply lines must meet the ansi minimum flow requirements at 3090 psi. Ansi standards when auditing for or advising proper requirements for emergency eyewash showers. Air force also require the use of ansi isea z in addition, an emergency eyewash or shower, placed in the. Ensure you are complaint with the updated ansi z358. Equipment provides detailed guidelines to which the. American national standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment 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 from the. It contains first aid products that meet performance specifications detailed in the standard at the required minimum fill. By roy maurer 1272015 the national consensus standard for the selection, installation and maintenance of emergency eye, face and shower equipment was recently updated.
The american national standards institute ansi establishes standards for minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment. American national standard for emergency eyewash and. All emergency eyewash and shower equipment, including drench hoses, drench hoseeyewash combination units, and any selfcontainedmobile emergency drench devices at any duke facility shall conform to and be installed in accordance with the requirements listed in ansiisea z358. The international safety equipment association isea received american national standards institute ansi approval for ansiisea z358. It will describe the need for quick flushing facilities in all ypes of industries, strategic placement of this equipment, correct.
Safety considerations personal wash unit ansi standards allow a personal wash unit ie. Ansi emergency eyewash, shower standard revised are you. This document provides an abbreviated checklist to help identify some of the signi. This standard establishes minimum use and performance 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. Frost proof hydrant designs rely on buried supply lines and deliver.
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. Class a kits with contents designed to deal with most common types of workplace injuries, and class b kits with a broader range and quantity of supplies to deal with. A breakout is provided in different sections of the standard for plumbed and self. Title 8 ccr 5162e here are some highlight of what ansiisea z358. The updated standard that is now in effect is ansi z358. Each unit must be accessible, usable, and tepidwater equipped. Prolonged exposure to near freezing water has been proven to affect the bodys ability to maintain body temperature, increasing the risk of hypothermia. Jan 28, 2016 the international safety equipment association isea received american national standards institute ansi approval for ansiisea z358. Manufacturers should mark compliant helmets with the ansiisea z89. The checklist can be used to assist in the proper selection, installation and maintenance of emergency equipment. Astm f803 03 standard specification for eye protectors for selected sports. Any delay in treating a casualty can result in more serious injury.
American national standard for emergency eyewash and shower. As such, they are a form of first aid equipment to be used in the event of an. During rinsing, the users eyes and face are protected against any foreign matter which may be in the water or the plumbing lines. 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. Foreword this foreword is not part of american national standard ansi isea z358. Haws offers an online certification program that allows you to receive an ansiisea z358. Ansi emergency eyewash, shower standard revised are you in. The valve shall be simple to operate and shall go from off to on in one second or less.
In its current permutation, it is the clearest and most useful tool for preparing to meet most. This standard establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body. American national standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment 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 from the eyes. Ansi requirements for emergency eye washes and shower. Ansi requirements for emergency eye washes and shower equipment. In order to provide additional guidance to employers, the american national standards institute ansi has established a standard covering emergency eyewash and shower equipment. Excerpts of this standard are available on select vendor websites. In november 2015, it was signed into law that osha fines are increasing by 80% for the first time since 1990. Emergency eyewash and shower units are designed to deliver water to rinse contaminants from a users eyes, face or body. This foreword is not part of american national standard ansi isea z358. Isea international safety equipment association revision bsrisea z308. B5 clarifies that the average person covers a distance of approximately 55 ft. The following eye wash station requirements are taken directly from the ansiisea z358.
Emergency safety showers and eyeface wash units provide the first line of defense. To keep up with changing environments and safety interpretations, ansi z358. All water supply lines must be provided to meet the ansi minimum flow requirements at. This paper is intended to provide an overview of ansi z358. The following eye wash station requirements are taken directly from the ansi isea z358. Rec ao is responsible for properly locating emergency eyewash and. Apr 01, 2015 in an effort to establish minimum performance and use requirements for emergency eyewash and shower equipment, the american national standards institute ansi created industry standard ansi z358. Today, simply providing emergency eyewash and shower products is not enough.
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