Safety Shower Usage: A Guide to Emergency Procedures

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that safety showers are installed and maintained wherever corrosive chemicals are used. The safety shower should be used whenever your skin comes into contact with corrosive chemicals. Even small spills or fume burns are considered emergency situations and require the use of a safety shower.

Instructions

• 1

  Position yourself directly under the safety shower's head as soon as the burn occurs.

• 2

  Pull the handle to start the water.

• 3

  Remove any contaminated equipment or clothing after the water has started. If necessary, have someone else assist. If that helper becomes contaminated, they must also flush their skin and remove any affected clothing.

• 4

  Flush the affected skin for at least 15 minutes or until medical personnel arrive.

• 5

  Release the safety shower's handle to stop the water.