Today, simply providing emergency eyewash and shower products is not enough. Facilities must inspect, test, and monitor emergency equipment system readiness and performance. Each unit must be accessible, usable, and tepid-water equipped.
Even though the most current ANSI Z358.1 standard now dates to 2014, most emergency eyewash and shower units across North America do not yet comply with these significant provisions.
It was First published in 1981 and has been revised in 1990, 1998, 2004, 2009, and 2014.
2009 Revision Includes:
• Temperature range for water delivery
• Simultaneous use
• Eyewash testing requirements
2014 Revision Includes:
• Design, manufacture and installation of emergency showers
• Equipment installation location
• Adjusted measurements
To view some of the revisions in detail please continue reading
New Additions to the 2014 Revision
4.1.5 Emergency ShowersEmergency showers shall be designed, manufactured and installed in such a manner that, once activated, they can be used without requiring the use of operators hands.
5.4.4./6.4.4 Installation of Eyewash & Eye/Face Wash Equipment
Be arranged such that the flushing fluid flow pattern is not less than 83.8 cm (33 in.) and no greater than 134.6 cm (53 in.).
Previously 114.3 cm (45 in.)
Appendix B Installation Considerations
A single step up into an enclosure where the equipment can be accessed is not considered to be an obstruction.
Download ANSI Checklists for Emergency Equipment
• Haws ANSI Z358.1 STANDARD Checklist• Guardian ANSI Z358.1 STANDARD Checklist
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