You may recall receiving a recent industry notice from SNHBA on the NV OSHA's updated guidance related to emergency eyewash stations. We received a few questions from membership. Please see the below additional information.
Nevada OSHA recently adopted the ANSI standards for emergency eyewash stations and showers. The ANSI Z358.1-2014 requirement “establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials.”
Enforcement
NOSHA will use state (R069-20), ANSI and Federal OSHA guidelines for enforcement. For more information on the enforcement guidance take a look here.
Please make note that:
An employer is required to review a chemical manufacturer’s safety data sheet which would indicate if the installation of an emergency eyewash station is required. Employers are required to review all safety data sheets and chemical labeling prior to introducing the chemical into the workplace. This includes reviewing the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) alignment with the Global Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
This will impact contractors in several ways:
Costs: This will require the purchase of new wash stations and or showers, that meet the metrics and standards set by ANSI. This regulation is very comprehensible and gives clear guidance on the different types of eyewash stations and showers required.
Time/Labor: The required metrics on water pressure, duration, and water temperature is required ANSI Z358.1-2014. More time will be spent on making sure the eye wash stations meet the metrics.
If you or a member of your staff are not on our Industry Notice list and would like to be added, please reach out to melany@snhba.com or alexis@snhba.com.
