From: ACTSNYC**At_Symbol_Here**CS.COM
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] lab remodel with chemical safety in mind
Date: October 21, 2012 8:11:45 AM EDT
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Demystify:
That rule is right from ANSI Z358.1. Eyewashes and showers cannot have a barrier such as a door between the user and the equipment unless that door opens out and is incapable of being locked from the inside.
Monona
In a message dated 10/21/2012 6:32:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Carole.Herriott**At_Symbol_Here**WEYERHAEUSER.COM writes:
In Washington safety showers can't be placed outside of doors unless crash bars are on the doors. In the event of chemical splashing you wouldn't want to have to find a door knob if your face were splashed.
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