Why are emergency showers or eyewash stations important?
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.
Emergency showers and eyewash stations provide on-the-spot decontamination. They allow workers to flush away hazardous substances that can cause injury.
Accidental exposures can still occur even with good engineering controls and safety precautions. As a result, it is essential to look beyond the use of goggles, face shields, and procedures for using personal protective equipment. Emergency showers and eyewash stations are a necessary backup to minimize the effects of accident exposure.
*runs to emergency station* *GLOOOSH!* *returns*
Right. Ummm... the cat seems to be enjoying this rather more than one might expect.
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Date: 2007-02-10 03:21 pm (UTC)Paraphrased from OSH1 Answers:
*runs to emergency station*
*GLOOOSH!*
*returns*
Right. Ummm... the cat seems to be enjoying this rather more than one might expect.
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Date: 2007-02-10 10:20 pm (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-02-12 06:47 am (UTC)I'm vaguely baffled.