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