From: Eric Goff <ericwgoff**At_Symbol_Here**GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] How does your institution interpret ANSI 358.1-2014 and safety shower testing?
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 12:52:21 -0500
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Dr. Hall,

Is there any word as to what changes may be included with the Z358.1
2019 revision?

Thanks in advance.


On 11/8/19, Alan Hall wrote:
> Eric et al,
>
> I am a voting member of the ISEA (International Safety Equipment
> Association) EWS (Eyewash and Shower) Product Interest Group who
> periodically (every 5 years) revise the ANSI/ISEA Z38.1 Standard. We will
> be meeting on November 18, 2019 to go over the final potential changes to
> the Z358.1 2019 revision.
>
> The issue of activation and testing is frequently brought up by those who
> utilize the Standard.
>
> If you have results from the D-CHAS group, I'd like to receive them
> before the morning of November 18, 2019 so that I can bring them to the
> attention of the Revision Committee.
>
> Alan
> Alan H. Hall, M.D.
> Medical Toxicologist
> Toxicology Consulting and Medical Translating Services
> Azle and Springtown, TX
> Clinical Assistant Professor
> Colorado School of Public Health
> University of Colorado-Denver
> Denver, CO
>
> On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 11:22 AM Eric Goff wrote:
>
>> Trying to get the best practices here.
>>
>> How does your institution interpret ANSI 358.1-2014 and safety shower
>> testing?
>>
>> I know eyewash stations are 5 minutes per week.
>>
>> What is the frequency you use for testing showers and the duration?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>>
>> Eric W. Goff
>>
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-Eric

Eric W. Goff
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