Using Eyewashes and Emergency Showers

The eyes, face and mouth may be exposed to drips, splashes, and sprays of disease-causing, irritating, blinding or scarring corrosive, toxic and infectious materials. Someone's eyesight, general health, well-being and work future hinge on the speed of proper exposure response. Worker training and proper maintenance of eyewashes and emergency showers systems is critical. This course provides anyone who may need to use an eyewash or emergency shower with important information including how to spot neglect, resolve potential problems and use eyewashes and emergency showers safely and effectively. Ideal learners are any employees who may be exposed to chemicals.

 Identify why it's important to have quick and easy access to eyewashes and emergency showers

 Recall how to safely use eyewashes and emergency showers

 Recognize eyewash and emergency shower neglect

 Identify how to correct common eyewash and emergency shower problems

ANSI/ISEA Z358.1: Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment;OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151;OSHA 29 CFR 1926.50