Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:15:00 -0400
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Subject: Re: Definition of Acceptable Distance to a Safety Eyewash/Shower

From: Barry.Foose**At_Symbol_Here**kp.org
Date: April 11, 2007 11:42:33 AM EDT (CA)
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Definition of Acceptable Distance to a Safety  
Eyewash/Shower

I thought the 2004 ANSI Standard changed the travel distance to 55 feet
and specified 60-100F water temperatures, unless warmer water could
accelerate a reaction with the chemical splashed on the body.  I also
don't have the standard in front of me but perhaps someone does.

Barry Foose
EH&S Specialist
Western Environmental, Health & Safety Service Hub
(626) 564-3256
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