Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-03940

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-307-03940 - Make sure supplemental flushing equipment provides sufficient water

Note: Supplemental flushing equipment cannot be used in place of required emergency showers or eyewashes.

(1) The employer must make sure hand-held drench hoses deliver at least 3.0 gallons (11. 4 liters) of water per minute for fifteen minutes or more.

Note:

Why use a drench hose? A drench hose is useful when:

1. The spill is small and does not require an emergency shower.

2. Used with a shower for local rinsing, particularly on the lower extremities.

(2) The employer must make sure personal eyewash equipment delivers only clean water or other medically approved eye flushing solutions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-03940

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-10-068, § 296-307-03940, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.