Emergency showers inspection

Area housekeeping Equipment guarding Barricades Eyewash station Emergency showers Fire protectbn inspected... 

Laboratories should have fire extinguishers and safety showers. Respirators should be available for emergencies. Emergency equipment should be kept in a central location and must be inspected periodically. 

Periodically test and inspect emergency devices (e.g., safety showers and eyewash stations) and safety equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and first aid and spill control kits) to make sure they are functional. Inspectors need to verify that workers are using personal protection and safety equipment appropriately in their day-to-day work. 

OSHA does use the ANSI standard when evaluating the suitability of eyewashes (and showers) during inspections in accordance with the requirement under 1910.151(c). OSHA issued a citation to a company in 2011 that resulted in a 5500.00 serious violation due to the employer not providing employees with an adequate emergency eyewash with a large enough volumne in the event of an emergency. ... 

Are emergency eye wash/safety showers available and inspected monthly ... 

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