Checklist for eye wash stations

Eye wash station inspection items. Equipment location: Testing date: Year Month Day. Tester: Inspection items. Inspection results. Result evaluation. Remarks: Is the equipment covered with clutter? □ Yes, action required for improvement. Normal. □ Yes, improvement was made on the spot. Abnormality □No, no debris accumulation. Is the equipment dirty? □Yes, improvement requested □Yes, improvement carried out on the spot. □No, there is no clutter piled up. □Normal □Abnormal. Is the equipment rusted? □Yes, improvement required □Yes, already improved on the spot. □No, there is no clutter piled up. □ Normal □ Abnormal. Eyewash station nozzle: □ Has a cover that opens automatically due to activation and water pressure. □It has a lid that needs to be removed manually. □There is no lid. □Normal □ Abnormal. Eye wash equipment switch: □ Switch operates smoothly □ Turns on within seconds □ Normal □ Abnormal. Shower equipment switch: □ Switch operates smoothly □ Turns on within seconds □ Normal □ Abnormal. Water quality: □ Appearance is clear □ Has color, odor, or impurities (rust, sand) □ Sent to testing lab; result: □ Normal □ Abnormal. Uniformity of water curtain: □ Water curtain is uniform □ Water curtain is skewed (to the center, side, or one edge) □ Normal □ Abnormal. Speed of shower water: □ Does not cause stinging to skin □ Too fast, causes stinging to skin □ Normal □ Abnormal. Duration of continuous showering: □ Should be continuous when connected to tap water □ Actual water supply time, (minutes) □ Normal □ Abnormal. Equipment height: □ Same as set value □ Slightly changed □ Significantly changed; measurement result: □ Normal □ Abnormal 　

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Emergency Eyewash & Shower Testing Program: Overview of the testing for emergency eyewash and shower equipment – The purpose of these tests is to ensure that such equipment uses clean, potable water, and to establish appropriate testing procedures. This project applies to all emergency eyewash stations and shower equipment used on-site. Annual flow rate tests and monthly hygiene tests for emergency safety equipment are required, with the results of these tests to be archived in written form. 1. Program description 2. Scope 3. Definitions 4. Responsibilities 5. Components used in the program 6. Reporting requirements 7. Training requirements and competency assessment 8. Information and external references 1. Program description The purpose of testing is to ensure that emergency eyewash stations and shower systems are supplied with clean, potable water, and to establish appropriate testing procedures. This program provides guidance on the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency eyewash stations and spray equipment. 2. Scope: This project applies to all emergency eyewash stations and spray equipment on site. Annual flow rate tests and monthly hygiene tests for emergency safety equipment; the results of these tests are to be archived in written form. 3. Definition: Emergency eyewash station: A safety device that provides flushing for emergency first aid purposes. Emergency equipment: namely emergency eye washers, refers to a general term for eye washers, eye/face washers, sprayers, spray hoses, and combined devices. Eye wash station: A device that provides a water source for rinsing the eyes. Eye/wash face station: A device that supplies water for rinsing both the eyes and the face. Combined station: Also known as a safety eye wash station; it includes an emergency shower nozzle as well as an eye/wash face device. Shower hose: A manual device attached to the emergency eye wash station, used for rinsing the face and body. Ball valve: A manual valve used to open the emergency eye wash station. 4. Responsibilities 4.1 Equipment Management: Provide project support for the equipment management department in maintaining eyewash stations, and assist EH&S in providing support to departments that are not responsible for equipment management. It is necessary to test the functionality of emergency eyewash stations and spray systems for flushing as well as for washing eyes/face on a monthly basis. l Conduct flow rate tests on each emergency device annually, and evaluate whether the eyewash stations meet the standards. l Ensure that each device has an appropriate location for storing documents along with labels indicating the testing requirements. l The test documents are kept by the equipment management department. l Work together with the EH&S department to maintain the documents related to these devices. 4.2 Environmental Health and Safety: L HSE provides general oversight of the testing procedures and processes. I work with the equipment management department to keep the test documents for these devices. 4.3 The user l must be aware of the installation location of the eye washer on site, ensuring that there are no obstacles around it. l Monthly checks should be conducted to verify that the eye washer is in good condition by checking its markings; if these monthly inspections are not documented, contact the equipment management department. 5. Program Components 5.1 General Requirements 5.1.1 Application: Emergency eyewash stations and shower equipment should be installed near work areas where accidents are likely to occur, including those where corrosive, irritating, or toxic substances can damage the skin and eyes. 5.1.2 Installation location: The location where emergency eye wash stations and spray devices are installed should be no more than 10 seconds away from the injured person, with no obstacles in between. The specific installation requirements are as follows: For eyewash stations and eyewash/face washing units, the height of the nozzle should be between 33 and 45 inches above the ground. And the minimum distance to the nearest obstacle is 6 inches. l Sprinkler hose setup: The hose end is 33 to 45 inches above the ground and 6 inches away from the wall. l Emergency sprinklers: The distance from the sprinkler head to the ground is between 82 and 96 inches. The height of the control valve above the ground does not exceed 69 inches. Moreover, there should be no obstacles within a range of 48 inches in length and 30 inches in width around the sprayer. l Combination units or safety eye wash stations; refer to the above guidelines for the installation of eye washers and spray devices. 5.1.3 Equipment maintenance. If the eye wash station is not functional, on-site staff must take appropriate action, inform the department responsible for the equipment, and place a sign indicating that it is not in use to alert other personnel. The equipment department must arrange for the facility to be repaired or replaced. 5.2 Inventory and equipment certification: Identification signs must always be attached to emergency equipment or placed around it. The testers from the equipment management department must indicate their initials and the date on the label (the monthly test date should be marked in black ink, while the annual test date should be marked in red ink). These labels inform the user of the date of the most recent inspection, and they ensure that the user can use the device safely and with confidence. If a label is lost, the equipment management department must replace it as soon as possible. There should be a high and visible marker on that device to help people identify it. l Incorrect tests must be corrected immediately. If there is a lack of testing or the test results are incorrect, immediate changes must be made. If no changes are made immediately, the equipment management department must attach a “not in use” label to the equipment. 5.3 Inspection by the equipment management department 5.3.1 Eyewash stations and eyewash/face wash stations: Monthly flow rate testing; visual inspection: Check for leaks or damage in the pipes, as well as the proper placement of the protective covers. All of these must be completed before testing, in order to avoid further damage to the device as well as harm to the user. Ensure that this device is not obstructed by any obstacles. n Start the device: Ensure a continuous flow of water, with the flow lasting at least 15 minutes. It also ensures that it will not harm the user’s eyes and face, and guarantees that the ball valve will open within one second. The ball valve should remain open unless manually closed. The ball valve l must be opened within one second or less, and the controlled flushing fluid should flush both eyes at the same time. The device must be able to pump no less than 0.4 gallons of water per minute, for a continuous period of 15 minutes. n Test the clean water through monthly flushing: To ensure smooth flow in the pipes, the device must be flushed continuously until the water becomes clean. The date and initial of the file test must be indicated on the label: the equipment management department is responsible for ensuring that appropriate labels are attached to all equipment. Flow rate testing is to be carried out annually: according to the following testing steps, water should be allowed to flow for one minute; the eye washer must be able to deliver at least 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of water, while the eye/face washer must be able to collect at least 11.4 liters (3 gallons) of water. The date and initial of the file test must be indicated on the label: the equipment management department is responsible for ensuring that all equipment is equipped with appropriate labels. 5.3.2 Sprinkler hoses: Monthly flushing test n Visual inspection: Check for leaks or damage in the pipes, as well as the proper placement of the protective covers. All of these must be completed before testing, in order to avoid further damage to the device as well as harm to the user. Ensure that this device is not obstructed by any obstacles. n Start the device: Ensure a continuous flow of water, with the flow lasting at least 15 minutes. It also ensures that it will not harm the user’s eyes and face, and guarantees that the ball valve will open within one second. The ball valve should remain open unless manually closed. The ball valve l must be opened within one second or less, and the controlled flushing fluid should flush both eyes at the same time. The device must be able to pump no less than 0.4 gallons of water per minute, for a continuous period of 15 minutes. n Clean the water source through monthly flushing tests: To ensure smooth flow in the pipes, the device must be flushed continuously until the water becomes clean. The date and initial of the file test must be indicated on the label: the equipment management department is responsible for ensuring that all equipment is equipped with appropriate labels. Annual flow tests: Equipment must undergo flow tests every year; according to the specified testing procedures, water should be allowed to flow for one minute, during which the eye washer must discharge at least 1.5 liters (0.4 gallons) of water, and the eye/face washer must collect at least 11.4 liters (3 gallons) of water. The date and initial letters of the test must be indicated on the label, and it is the responsibility of the equipment management department to ensure that all equipment is properly labeled. 5.3.3 Emergency sprinklers: Monthly flushing test n Visual inspection: Check for leaks or damage in the pipes, as well as the proper placement of the protective covers. All of these must be completed before testing, in order to avoid further damage to the device as well as harm to the user. And it must be tested in accordance with ANSI Z358.1. Ensure that this device is not obstructed by any obstacles. n Start the device: Ensure a continuous flow of water, with the flow lasting at least 15 minutes. The ball valve should remain open unless manually closed. The ball valve l must be opened within one second or less, and the controlled flushing fluid should wash over the entire body of the user. This device must be able to pump no less than 20 gallons of water per minute. n Clean the water source through monthly flushing tests: To ensure smooth flow in the pipes, the device must be flushed continuously until the water becomes clean. The date and initial of the file test must be indicated on the label: the equipment management department is responsible for ensuring that all equipment is equipped with appropriate labels. Annual flow test: The flow test of this device must be carried out every year – allow water to flow for 1 minute, and collect at least 75.7 liters (20 gallons) of water. The date and initial of the file test must be indicated on the label: the equipment management department is responsible for ensuring that all equipment is equipped with appropriate labels. 5.3.4 Combined units (safety eye wash stations) n: Conduct individual inspections of each emergency eye washer and eye/wash face washer. n Test the application for safety eye wash stations (see sections 5.2.1 and 5.2.3 for details). n A separate document will apply to combinations of eye washers and showers. 6. Reporting requirements: The test logs for emergency eye wash stations and spray equipment must be kept by the equipment management department, and stored in a central location, specifically in the equipment management center, for 3 years. 7. Training requirements and capability assessment: Employees responsible for equipment management will receive specialized training on the use and maintenance of eye wash stations and shower systems, provided by professional manufacturers or the HES department. 8. Information and external references: ANSI/ISEA Standards Z358.1 2009 are available from Sizong Eye Wash Stations at http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1373544-1-1.html

“The “Eye Washers” section has now been established; everyone is encouraged to participate. The “Eye Washers” section is located within the “Processes” section