Inspection: Bi-Annual Emergency Eyewash & Shower Station

EMERGENCY EYEWASH STATION INSPECTION CHECK LIST

• Confirm the eyewash station is visible and unobstructed, and proper signage indicating its designated location is visible.

• Ensure that the path to the eyewash/drench hose is not obstructed.

• Verify that nozzle caps (if applicable) are in place to prevent contamination and that the nozzles, nozzle caps, and bowl/sink are clean and sanitary.

• Actuate valve to full open position. Water must flow within 1 second.

• Verify that nozzle caps come off when the eyewash or drench hose is activated.

• Verify that water continues to flow until manually turned off and can be used without requiring the use of the operator’s hands.

• Look at the flow pattern. It should provide a gentle non-injurious flow. If a dual-stream eyewash, both streams should rise to equal height in a pattern that will flush both eyes simultaneously.

• Continue to flush until water is clear.

• Initial and date the back of the tag if eyewash station passes.

• Report problems to a supervisor.

EMERGENCY SHOWER STATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Is the location of the emergency equipment well lit and identified with a highly visible sign?

• Is access to the shower free of obstructions from all areas of the room or hallway?

• Flush shower for at least 10 seconds. Place a 5-gallon bucket underneath the safety shower and a shower curtain around the shower head and inside the bucket to catch all the water.

• Is the water clear & the water flow adequate?

• Does the water continue to flow until the pull handle is turned off?

• Is the plumbing free from leakage?

• Promptly clean up any water that is spilled on the floor as a result of this process. Any water collected can be emptied at the most convenient location such as a sink, custodial floor sink or a floor drain.

• Date and initial the inspection tag attached to the shower.