The ANSI Standard Z358.1-2009 establishes universal minimum performance and use requirements for emergency eyewash & drench shower equipment used for the treatment of the eyes, face, and/or body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials and/or chemicals. First implemented in 1981 theANSI Standard was modified in 1990, 1998, 2004, and most recently in 2009. Equipment covered by the Standard includes drench showers, eyewash, eye/face wash, portable eyewash, and combination eyewash & drench showers. The ANSI Standard also covers equipment performance and use of personal wash units and drench hoses, which are considered to be supplemental equipment to emergency...

There is no detailed UK written legislation regarding emergency decontamination equipment. However, the internationally recognised American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard ANSI Z358.1 2014 offers comprehensive guidance on manufacturing, installation and use, as well as testing, training and maintenance. As such we recommend this standard as best practice. Below are some of the key points from the standard that we hope you find useful.   1. Equipment Location Consider the location of your business and workers – whether remote or onsite. All emergency decontamination equipment stations must be located in areas that are accessible within 10 seconds, roughly 17 metres....