We get some a fair number of random EHS-related inquiries because of the popularity of our health/safety web materials and safety-themed store. This one we received today sounds a lot like a safety urban legend: >Do you have any information that would support the installation of >green Fluorescent lights above eye wash station, in the event that >someone got chemicals in there eyes. I was told the green colour >light is the only colour the eye picks up upon when partly blinded >or blurred vision. when this occurs. My instinct is that the rationale is completely false. ANSI Z358.1-2004 does require that the area around a shower/eyewash/hose be well-lit, but there is nothing about it being green in there as far as I can tell. Perhaps there is some confusion about the dye used to look for corneal abrasions or maybe the concept of marking safety equipment locations with a light (or having a light and horn that sound when the unit is activated). Has anyone seen this green light idea before? Or know of credible sources that debunk or support it? Thanks. Dr. Rob Toreki -- ================================================= Interactive Learning Paradigms, Incorporated (ILPI) 100% custom content development for e-learning programs. Ph: (859) 396-5218, Fax: (859) 523-0606, sales**At_Symbol_Here**ilpi.com http://www.ilpi.com/training/ Lab & safety supplies? Visit http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/
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