PDFWAC 296-307-03935
Inspect and activate emergency washing facilities.
(1) The employer must make sure all plumbed emergency washing facilities are inspected once a year to make sure they function correctly.
Note: | Inspections should include: |
1. Examination of the piping. | |
2. Making sure that water is available at the appropriate temperature and quality. | |
3. Activation to check that the valves and other hardware work properly. | |
4. Checking the water flow rate. |
(2) The employer must make sure plumbed emergency eyewashes and hand-held drench hoses are activated weekly to check the proper functioning of the valves, hardware, and availability of water.
(3) The employer must make sure all self-contained eyewash equipment and personal eyewash units are inspected and maintained according to manufacturer instructions.
(a) Inspections to check proper operation must be done once a year.
(b) Sealed personal eyewashes must be replaced after the manufacturer's expiration date.
Note: | Most manufacturers recommend replacing fluid in open self-contained eyewashes every six months. The period for sealed containers is typically two years. |