The average height for males in the U..S. is about 5' 9" and 5' 4" so the mean height for both males and females should be about 5' 5". The eye level is about 6 " below the top of the head. Therefore, 5 feet should be an acceptable definition for eye level of the average person.
An internet search may reveal a different height. However, I believe 5 feet is pretty close.
From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU> On Behalf Of Murphy, Dr. Ruth Ann
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 1:32 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Chemical Shelving Heights
Good Afternoon,
Does anyone know the OSHA height requirement for storing chemicals, and the definition of "eye level"? One school of thought says no higher than five feet for any chemical, with the interpretation that shelves would have to be lower than five feet, as bottled chemicals may themselves be, e.g., a foot high. Another stated requirement is no higher than eye level for caustic chemicals. Thank you!
Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann Murphy, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry
Chairperson, Department of Chemistry, Environmental Science and Geology
Co-Chairperson, Health Professions Advisory Committee
Amy LeVesconte Professorship of Chemistry
JAMP Faculty Director
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513-2599
Phone 254.295.4542
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