This monthly inspection checklist ensures that emergency eye washes and showers at a chemical plant are functioning properly to flush contaminants from eyes or skin within seconds in the event of an incident. It contains descriptions of the required specifications for start times, hands-free operation, heights, flows, temperatures and simultaneous functioning of combination units to effectively remove hazards and protect workers. The safety coordinator signs off after inspecting that all stations meet standards each week for worker safety.
This monthly inspection checklist ensures that emergency eye washes and showers at a chemical plant are functioning properly to flush contaminants from eyes or skin within seconds in the event of an incident. It contains descriptions of the required specifications for start times, hands-free operation, heights, flows, temperatures and simultaneous functioning of combination units to effectively remove hazards and protect workers. The safety coordinator signs off after inspecting that all stations meet standards each week for worker safety.
This monthly inspection checklist ensures that emergency eye washes and showers at a chemical plant are functioning properly to flush contaminants from eyes or skin within seconds in the event of an incident. It contains descriptions of the required specifications for start times, hands-free operation, heights, flows, temperatures and simultaneous functioning of combination units to effectively remove hazards and protect workers. The safety coordinator signs off after inspecting that all stations meet standards each week for worker safety.
EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SHOWER MONTHLY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
MONTH: FEBRUARY 2021
Description WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
Shower within 10 seconds of hazard
Highly visible signage Station on same level as hazard; free of obstruction Flow of water starts in 1 second Valve remains open (Hands free operation) Eyewash protected from airborne contaminants Minimum flow Eyewash provide controlled flow to both eyes Flushing fluid to both eyes simultaneously rising to equal heights Proper heights for flushing fluid outlets Proper height for showerhead Shower flow pattern No obstructions within radius of center point of shower Combination shower; simultaneous operation Combination shower; simultaneous positioning Flushing fluid; tepid water ≤38◦C Inspected by,