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Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:02:50 -0500
Reply-To: ILPI <info**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM>
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From: ILPI <info**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM>
Subject: Re: Eye Wash Deluge Showers
Comments: cc: BriWazlaw**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM
In-Reply-To: <d66.3bda8324.3691474f**At_Symbol_Here**aol.com>
Barrier-free emergency equipment must comply with the provisions of
ANSI 117.1-1992 (=93Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities=94)
which specify dimensions for minimum knee clearance, maximum height
and reach, and minimum distance from obstructions. =46rom
http://www.gesafety.com/downloads/ANSIGuide.pdf
page 10, the barrier-free (wheelchair access) clear floor space
"footprint" is 30" wide x 48" d.
Note that Z358.1 requires that the path to the safety station be free
of obstructions as well. Therefore, the unobstructed area may need to
be larger depending on the physical setup/arrangement. It is a good
idea to mark the minimum "do not obstruct" zone with floor tape and/or
floor markers such as these:
http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/?05216
http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/?06364-A
The sane applies around first aid and fire safety equipment as well;
see also http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/?06458-A. DISCLOSURE: Not only
is my company a Guardian Equipment (link #1) distributor, the other
links I provided go to my company's e-commerce site.
As a former university chemistry professor, I know firsthand that
safety equipment in academic settings is often blocked by bicycles,
lab coats, cylinder dollies etc. While it was always part of my lab's
safety checklist to make sure these areas were kept clear, I wish I
had known about these kinds of marking tapes at the time, as it would
have made the rules plainly clear at all times!
Best regards,
Rob Toreki
On Jan 3, 2009, at 5:57 PM, BriWazlaw**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> A question. I have reviewed ANSI Z358.1 Eyewash and Deluge
> Showers. I
> do not know if there is an answer to this question. What is the
> safe zone
> around a plumbed eyewash/deluge shower? How many unobstructed feet
> on the left
> and right?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Brian
>
> Brian Wazlaw, Ed.D.
> Laboratory Safety Officer
> Exeter Region Cooperative School District
> Exeter, NH 03833
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