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Q: We recently took a webinar that informed us that accreditation organizations have cited hospitals for not having "emergency eye/shower stations" at the generator for the lead-acid batteries (this could …
Q: Is there a requirement to test eyewash stations annually? We do a weekly test for various items but are we required to conduct an annual test as well? A: …
Continuing in a series of strange things that I have seen while consulting at hospitals... Oh gross.... How would you like to have to use an eyewash station and this …
Q: Your articles on eye-wash station refers to the need to conduct a risk assessment. Where can I find such a document? A: There is no set form to use …
Q: I have been told several different ways that our facility didn't have an eye wash station in our janitor’s closet. So, I was told to purchase the single-use portable …
When and where are eyewash stations required in a healthcare facility? That is one of the more frequent issues that healthcare professionals struggle with. There is a tendency to place …
Q: Where are eyewash stations required in a hospital/ambulatory care facility? A: They are required in areas where corrosive or caustic materials (i.e. chemicals) are used, stored or handled and …
Q: Is it better to have an eye wash station that doesn't comply with ANSI standards or to remove eyewash stations from ambulatory clinics setting which may contradict Joint Commission …
Q: Does an eye wash station need to be mounted over a designated “clean sink” or can it be in any sink? Some of our Labs only have one sink, …
Q: Are we required to have an eyewash station inside a kitchen? A: Maybe yes and maybe no…. It all depends on whether or not there are caustic or corrosive …
Emergency showers are often found in hospital laboratories and at times, in plant operation areas. There seems to be some confusion about emergency showers and eyewash stations, and what is …
Eye wash stations are required wherever there is a possibility that caustic or corrosive chemicals could splash into the eye of an individual. It is important to note that blood …
I was out all last week and when I returned to my office I was inundated with comments (complaints, really) as to why the portable squeeze bottles are not a …
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