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Section 296-800-15040 - Make sure supplemental flushing equipment provides sufficient water

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-800-15040

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Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 296-800-15040 - Make sure supplemental flushing equipment provides sufficient water

Note: Supplemental flushing equipment cannot be used in place of required emergency showers or eyewashes.

(1) You must make sure hand-held drench hoses deliver at least 3.0 gallons (11.4 liters) of water per minute for fifteen minutes or more.

Note: Why use a drench hose? A drench hose is useful when:

* The spill is small and does not require an emergency shower

* Used with a shower for local rinsing, particularly on the lower extremities.

(2) You must make sure personal eyewash equipment delivers only clean water or other medically approved eye flushing solutions.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-800-15040

Amended by WSR 18-22-116, Filed 11/6/2018, effective 12/7/2018

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, [49.17].040, and[49.17].050 . 02-16-047, § 296-800-15040, filed 8/1/02, effective 10/1/02.