Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use Online Training Course

Employees working near, or in the presence of, strong acid and alkali chemicals are at an increased risk of coming into direct contact with them. Consequences can range from minor eye and skin irritation to serious injury, including severe burns and blindness. Because of this, OSHA requires employers to provide suitable facilities, such as emergency showers and eyewash stations, for immediate employee use while at work.

This course is designed to familiarize learners with the recognition and use of emergency eye washes and showers and ways to ensure quick access to them.

• The J. J. Keller's Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use eLearningcourse covers the following topics:
  • Emergency Eyewashes & Showers
    • Emergency Facilities
    • About the Flushing Fluid
    • Locating an Emergency Eyewash or Shower
    • Ensuring Immediate Access
• After completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Explain the purpose of emergency eye washes and showers, including when and how to use them
  • Describe the type and temperature of the flushing fluid used within emergency eyewashes and showers
  • Identify ways to ensure immediate access and use of emergency eyewashes or showers
• Intended Audience: All employees who may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials
• Regs Covered:
  • 29 CFR 1910.151(c) - Medical services and first aid
  • Z358.1 – 2014, "Emergency Eye wash and Shower Equipment"
• Length: 20 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2017