Q: What is the recommended eye wash solution and amount? I read somewhere that for eye wash bottles in the field there should be 30 seconds worth of eye wash.
A: OSHA doesn’t have specific guidelines or requirements when it comes to emergency eyewash, however, 29 CFR 1910.151(c), specifies that "where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use." OSHA may reference the ANSI Z358.1-2009 eyewash standard which outlines equipment location/access which is an unobstructed 10 seconds travel, a suitable water temperature which is 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit and the fact that the eyewash device must provide a minimum flow of .4 GPM at 30psi for a 15 minute period. Portable eyewash bottles are considered supplemental equipment only.
