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A Guide to the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 International Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment

A Guide to the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 International Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
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A Guide to the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 International Standard for Emergency Eye Wash and Shower Equipment

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The ANSI Standard - An Introduction Hughes Safety Showers leads the market in its compliance structure, anticipating future needs as well as conforming to current standards and demands, including the American National Standard, ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 for emergency eye wash and shower equipment. The internationally recognized American National If you need help or advice on meeting current standards, Standard, ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 provides uniform minimum requirements for the performance, use, installation, testing, maintenance and training of emergency safety shower and eyewash equipment....

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General Considerations Water Temperature Eye/face wash units should deliver 12 litres Water delivered by the emergency safety (3 US gallons) per minute for up to 15 minutes equipment should be tepid, between to ensure a thorough decontamination. Operation At temperatures above 38C (100F) there is Both emergency safety showers and the added danger of scalding and increased eyewashes must be designed so that the absorption of harmful chemicals into the skin. valves remain open without the use of the Prolonged exposure to water below 16C operator’s hands until intentionally closed. (60F)...

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Emergency Safety Showers - Drench and Tank Showers Emergency drench showers shall: • Deliver tepid water at a minimum of 76 litres per minute (20 US gallons) for a minimum of 15 minutes in the required pattern. (Section 4.1.2, 4.5.5) Provide a spray pattern with a minimum diameter of 50.8cm (20 in) at 152.4cm (60 in) from the floor. (Section 4.4.1, 4.4.2) Ensure the centre of the spray pattern is located at least 40.6cm (16 in) from any obstruction. (Section 4.1.4, 4.5.4, 4.5.7) At least 208.3cm (82in.) No more than 243.8cm (96in.) from standing surface 173.3cm (69in.) maximum Provide a...

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Emergency Safety Showers - Combination Combination safety showers shall: • Be designed to allow all components to be used simultaneously by the same user. At least 208.3cm (82in.) No more than 243.8cm (96in) from standing surface Ensure the nozzles and eye wash equipment are protected from airborne contaminants. (Section 6.1.3) Deliver tepid water from the shower at a minimum of 76 litres per minute (20 US gallons) for a minimum of 15 minutes in the required pattern. (Section 4.1.2, 4.5.5) Deliver flushing fluid to the eyes for not less than 1.5 litres per minute (0.4 US gallons) for 15...

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Emergency Eye/Face Wash Equipment Eye/face wash equipment shall: • Deliver a controlled flow of tepid water to both eyes simultaneously at a velocity that is non-injurious to the eyes. (Section 6.1.1) Eye/face washes should deliver at least 12 litres per minute (3 US gallons) of flushing fluid for 15 minutes. (Section 6.1.6) Provide an eyewash pattern positioned between 83.8cm (33 in) and 134.6cm (53 in) from the floor and at least 15.3cm (6 in) from the wall or nearest obstruction. Be designed to ensure the nozzles and eye wash equipment are protected from airborne contaminants. (Section...

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For help or advice in meeting the standards contact Hughes Safety Showers directly. T: +44 (0)161 430 6618 E: sales@hughes-safety.com www.hughes-safety.com

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