Section 296-307-03940. Make sure supplemental flushing equipment provides sufficient water.  


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  • Note:
    Supplemental flushing equipment cannot be used in place of required emergency showers or eyewashes.
    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.
    You must:
    • Make sure personal eyewash equipment delivers only clean water or other medically approved eye flushing solutions.
    [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-03940, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.]
RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-03940, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03.