From:
Jeffrey Lewin <jclewin**At_Symbol_Here**MTU.EDU>
Subject:
Re: [DCHAS-L] History Lesson-Tempered Water Required for Eyewash/Safety Showers..
Date:
Dec 6, 2022 21:38 UTC
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Apparently it goes back to at least 2004:
Requirements for
all Emergency Equipment
Tepid Water (Sections 4.5.6, 5.4.6, 6.4.6, 7.4.5,
8.1.1.2, 8.2.3.4)
Throughout the ANSI Z358.1-2004 standard tepid flushing
fluid is considered necessary
in all types of emergency equipment applications. In
Appendix B6 of the standard, the
specific temperature range of tepid water is noted.
Generally, temperatures higher than
100-degrees Fahrenheit may cause chemical interactions
with the skin and result in
further damage. At 60-degrees Fahrenheit and below
hypothermia becomes a concern.
Consulting a safety/ health advisor will be a helpful aid
in the determination of the
best temperature parameters. No two hazards are exactly
the same and each should be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Hi all--
I know that tempered water has been required for eyewashes and safety showers for a number of years..and I know this group has a good memory. WHAT YEAR was the ANSI requirement for 60-100F water made effective?
thank you all so much...
Margaret
--
Margaret A. Rakas, Ph.D.
Lab Safety & Compliance Director
Clark Science Center
413-585-3877 (p)
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Jeff Lewin
Director of Chemical Laboratory Operations
Research Integrity Office
Laboratory Operations
205 Lakeshore Center
Michigan Technological University
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