29CFR1910.1450 Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories, would be the governing standard. Appendix A National Research Council Recommendations Concerning Chemical Hygiene in Laboratories (Non-Mandatory) is the example/recommended Chemical Hygiene Plan in the OSHA standard. In it are the statements. The Laboratory Facility... 1. Design. The laboratory facility should have:... (d) Other safety equipment including eyewash fountains and drench showers (162, 169);" and " D. Components of the Chemical Hygiene Plan... 6. Protective Apparel and Equipment These should include for each laboratory:... (b) An easily accessible drench-type safety shower (162, 169);." In the industrial setting, we are required to limit travel distance from the hazard to the shower and provide a clear path, i.e. no tripping hazards or side obstructions. I hope this helps. Bryan K. Franklin, CSP PSM Coordinator Crompton Corporation Geismar, LA -----Original Message----- From: Donald A. Wiebe [mailto:da.wiebe**At_Symbol_Here**HOSP.WISC.EDU] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2003 10:57 AM To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [DCHAS-L] Safety Shower Requirement I'm looking for input on safety regulations with regards to laboratory showers. We have several showers located in the hallways around our clinical laboratories at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. A State of Wisconsin survey team have sited us for having these showers and not providing drains below the showers. Their recommendation is to put in drains or remove the showers. The UW hospital safety officer in formed me they plan to remove the showers - unless I can find a regulation that would argue in favor of these safety devices. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Seems like we make strides in the right direction and then can quickly retreat! Thanks for any input! Donald A. Wiebe, PhD Madison, WI
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