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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Flashback prevention
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 10:45:18 PM
Author: Eugene Ngai <eugene_ngai**At_Symbol_Here**COMCAST.NET> 		Next by Date:
Subject: [DCHAS-L] Chemical Safety headlines (19 articles)
Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:35:56 -0500
Author: DCHAS Membership Chair

From: Alan Hall <oldeddoc**At_Symbol_Here**GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] How does your institution interpret ANSI 358.1-2014 and safety shower testing?
Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:59:30 -0600
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Eric et al,

The Eyewash and Shower group met yesterday morning for several hours.

Many issues were discussed. Subcommittees were formed to look into various issues, and it may be that in a year or 2 we will convene again to contemplate potential changes which would re-set the 5-year update cycle. The 2019 version should be available sometime early next year (2020)

The employer who installed the equipment should activate the equipment weekly for only long enough to assure that the opening valve operates properly, that flushing fluid is available, and to clear the dead leg of piping of particulate matter and bacterial contamination to prevent the development of biofilms which could spread such diseases as Legionaires Disease. Yearly, the employer should conduct the full 15 minute activation and verify that the equipment remains in compliance with the plumbed equipment sections of the Standard .

The frequent full 15-minute activation is the responsibility of the equipment manufacturer and the 3rd party certifying organization which they have chosen to do so.

This is given for information purposes only. I assume no responsibility or liability for its interpretation. Those who wish to be in compliance with the Z358-1 Standard should obtain a copy of the most recent revision from the International Safety Equipment Association and follow it.

Alan

On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 12:03 PM Eric Goff <ericwgoff**At_Symbol_Here**gmail.com> wrote:
Dr. Hall,

Is there any word as to what changes may be included with the Z358.1
2019 revision?

Thanks in advance.


On 11/8/19, Alan Hall <oldeddoc**At_Symbol_Here**gmail.com> wrote:
> Eric et al,
>
> I am a voting member of the ISEA (International Safety Equipment
> Association) EWS (Eyewash and Shower) Product Interest Group who
> periodically (every 5 years) revise the ANSI/ISEA Z38.1 Standard. We will
> be meeting on November 18, 2019 to go over the final potential changes to
> the Z358.1 2019 revision.
>
> The issue of activation and testing is frequently brought up by those who
> utilize the Standard.
>
> If you have results from the D-CHAS group, I'd like to receive them
> before the morning of November 18, 2019 so that I can bring them to the
> attention of the Revision Committee.
>
> Alan
> Alan H. Hall, M.D.
> Medical Toxicologist
> Toxicology Consulting and Medical Translating Services
> Azle and Springtown, TX
> Clinical Assistant Professor
> Colorado School of Public Health
> University of Colorado-Denver
> Denver, CO
>
> On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 11:22 AM Eric Goff <Eric.Goff**At_Symbol_Here**lcps.org> wrote:
>
>> Trying to get the best practices here.
>>
>> How does your institution interpret ANSI 358.1-2014 and safety shower
>> testing?
>>
>> I know eyewash stations are 5 minutes per week.
>>
>> What is the frequency you use for testing showers and the duration?
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>>
>> Eric W. Goff
>>
>> Chemical & Lab Safety Specialist
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-Eric

Eric W. Goff
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