Q: Are there any OSHA requirements that apply to the placement of where we put our safety showers?
A: OSHA’s regulation
regarding emergency showers and eyewash facilities states the following: 1910.151(c)
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.
Even though OSHA currently doesn't have specific requirements for the location of the facilities, OSHA
does recognize the guidelines set by sources such as the American Standards
Institute (ANSI). ANSI requires that emergency eyewash facilities to take
no longer than 10 seconds to reach. They also state that where a strong
acid or caustic is used, the unit should be immediately adjacent to the
hazard. The MSDS for the chemical will also provide guidelines on how
corrosive the chemical is and information on drenching facilities.
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