Eye Wash / Safety Shower Inspections
Jorgensen Company is a dedicated safety service provider and equipment reseller serving the California industrial sector. We perform comprehensive functional audits to keep your emergency eye wash and safety shower equipment fully operational across manufacturing, warehousing, and chemical processing facilities. Our certified technicians evaluate facilities for OSHA 1910.151 and ANSI Z358.1-2014 compliance for sudden chemical emergencies.
Learn more about the role of emergency eye wash and shower equipment, the water safety standards governing these systems, and our inspection services.
The Role of Eye Wash Stations & Safety Showers
In manufacturing, laboratory, agricultural, or other facilities where workers handle hazardous substances, accidental exposure leaves workers with mere seconds to clean up safely. Emergency safety showers and eye wash stations allow personnel to quickly flush dangerous substances from their skin and eyes.
Immediate access to functional equipment is key to preventing permanent physical damage. Facilities must maintain these emergency stations according to OSHA and ANSI standards to protect their workforce during sudden chemical spills. Neglecting routine maintenance and inspection can carry severe consequences for both employees and business owners, such as fines, increased insurance liability, and increased downtime.
Eye Wash & Safety Shower Compliance
The primary OSHA 1910.151 standard dictates the following core requirements:
- Employers must provide acceptable flushing facilities.
- Emergency stations must be located within a 10-second walk of potential chemical hazards.
- Equipment must always be fully functional.
ANSI standards add strict criteria regarding the environment and system operation:
- Controls must be able to activate within one second.
- The immediate path to the shower must feature adequate lighting and remain completely unobstructed at all times.
- The equipment must be installed on the same physical level of the facility as the potential hazard.
ANSI Z358.1-2014 also requires employers to formally inspect, maintain, and test their emergency equipment on a weekly, annual, and post-use basis.
Jorgensen Inspection Services
Jorgensen Company delivers expert safety inspections across six California counties, bringing over 90 years of safety experience to your specific industrial application. We supply certified testing kits and provide meticulous physical evaluations to support your inspection and maintenance routines.
During a formal audit of eye wash and safety shower equipment, our technicians check for the following:
- Accessibility. We identify any physical obstructions and adequate safety signage around the immediate equipment perimeter.
- Water temperatures. Our inspectors check that tepid water temperatures are between 60 °F and 100 °F to prevent shock or burns.
- Actuation. We check that valves fully open in one second or less, and ensure that there is no sediment buildup in the pipes.
- Flow rate. We measure the water flow rate to confirm the system delivers 20 gallons per minute for safety showers and 0.4 gallons per minute for eye wash units.
- Coverage area. We confirm that the eye wash or shower spray pattern sufficiently covers the affected areas.
Our team provides thorough documentation following every inspection, supporting your internal maintenance logs and proving your facility complies with state and federal laws.
Contact Jorgensen for Eye Wash & Safety Shower Inspections
Keep your emergency equipment in full compliance by choosing inspection services from Jorgensen. We perform audits to support your OSHA 1910.151 and ANSI Z358.1-2014 compliance. Request service or contact us today to meet all relevant water safety standards and protect your workers.