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Eyewash Station Log
A log for the weekly check of your eyewash station. Run it, confirm the water flows clear at a comfortable temperature, make sure nothing blocks the way to it, and initial. Six months of weekly checks fit on one page.
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Eyewash Station Log
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Clinic
Unit location
Type (plumbed / self-contained)
Plumbed units: activate weekly (ANSI Z358.1). Self-contained units: follow the maker's schedule and fluid expiry date.
Annual inspection done on: ____________ by: ______________________
Do med spas need an eyewash station?
OSHA requires suitable facilities for quickly drenching or flushing the eyes wherever a worker's eyes may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, within the work area and ready for immediate use. Many clinics use disinfectants, peels or other chemicals that fall under that rule. Check the safety data sheets for the chemicals you use.
OSHA's rule doesn't set a checking schedule. Most clinics follow the ANSI Z358.1 standard for eyewash equipment, which calls for weekly activation of plumbed units and an annual inspection.
How to do the weekly check
- Activate the unit and let it run until the water is clear. This flushes out stagnant water from the pipes.
- Check that the flow reaches both eyes at once and that the water is lukewarm (tepid), not cold or hot.
- Put the dust caps back, and make sure nothing blocks the path to the unit and the sign can be seen.
- For self-contained bottles or units, check the fluid's expiry date and replace it on the maker's schedule.
Questions
How long should an eyewash flush the eyes?
ANSI Z358.1 designs eyewash stations to deliver flushing fluid for 15 minutes. Personal squeeze bottles can support a station but don't replace one.
Where should the eyewash station be?
Close to where the chemicals are used, so it can be reached within seconds. ANSI Z358.1 uses 10 seconds of travel as the guide, on an unobstructed path.
Sources
General guidance, not legal or medical advice. Requirements vary by state; follow your medical director and product labels.