Emergency Equipment Response Training

All personnel employed in the workplace must be instructed in the location and trained in the use of the emergency shower and/or eyewash station.

Emergency equipment response training with written instructions shall be made available to all personnel in the operation of the emergency shower and/or eyewash station. You should ensure that an emergency response instructional process includes a ‘hands-on’ drill to instruct employees on how to find and operate the emergency shower and eyewash station.

By simply installing emergency equipment does not mean you have assured worker safety.

It's very important to develop an emergency response plan to be used in the event that an accident does occur. The focus of the emergency response plan should be to provide assistance to the injured worker as quickly as possible. There are a number of alarm systems on the market which can be installed in conjunction with emergency equipment and they serve to alert personnel and summon assistance if an eye wash or shower is activated. It is recommended that alarm units be installed with any eye wash or shower unit.

 Eyewash and emergency shower equipment must be regularly maintained (including weekly inspection and activation of the equipment ) to ensure that it is in working order and inspected at least annually for compliance with the standard.

10 second rule Tip:  If you were to ask any of your employees in your facility to locate the closest emergency shower or eye wash in their work area could they do so ? Remember, employees change and people are forgetful so make it a point to periodically remind workers of nearby safety equipment. Even the best emergency products won't be able to serve their purpose if employees are unaware of where they are or how to use them.

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