EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER EQUIPMENT

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2014

Publisher

Safety Equipment Association

SECTION
1. Scope
2. Purpose
3. Definitions
4. Emergency Showers
5. Eyewash Equipment
6. Eye/Face Wash Equipment
7. Combination Units
8. Supplemental Equipment
ILLUSTRATIONS
Illustration 1 - Emergency Shower - Overhead Type
Illustration 2 - Emergency Shower - Multi-Nozzle
Illustration 3 - Emergency Shower - Multi-Nozzle with
Overhead Fixture
Illustration 4 - Plumbed Eyewash
Illustration 5 - Nonpressurized Self-Contained Eyewash
Illustration 6 - Pressurized Self-Contained Eyewash
Illustration 7 - Typical Eyewash Gauge
Illustration 8 - Eye/Face Wash
Illustration 9 - Combination Unit
Illustration 10 - Personal Wash Units
Illustration 11 - Drench Hose
Illustration 12 - Drench Hose with Eyewash Attachment
APPENDICES
Appendix A - Safety Considerations
Appendix B - Installation Considerations
REFERENCES

Describes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials.

DevelopmentNote	Supersedes WW P 541/7 (C). (07/2004)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	29
PublisherName	Safety Equipment Association
Status	Current

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