Eyewashes and Emergency Showers


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

The first 10 to 15 seconds after exposure to a hazardous substance, especially a corrosive substance, are critical. Delaying treatment, even for a few seconds, may cause serious injury. In this course, you'll learn about the regulatory agencies that set standards for eyewashes and emergency showers. You'll also learn about common equipment requirements as well as safe practices to follow. Additional course content covers the best actions to take in an emergency along with eye and skin flushing procedures.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information technology. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
Employees who work with hazardous substances, especially corrosive substances

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.5

Lesson Objectives

Eyewashes and Emergency Showers

  • Eyewashes and Emergency Showers
  • identify where eyewash facilities are required per the regulations
  • identify common equipment requirements
  • Knowledge Check: Requirements for Eyewash Stations
  • identify safe practices to prevent accidents
  • recognize eyewash and skin flushing procedures
  • Knowledge Check: Prevent and Deal with Accidents
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_f57_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone