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All, The ISEA/ANSI Z358.1 Standard is under revision at this time. I am the vot ing member for Laboratoire Prevor from Valmondois, France. I think we wi ll have one more meeting, probably in April 2009 before the revised stand ard is sent out for all the necessary reviews. I'd appreciate receiving an y input from DCHAS members. We do have some language in there addressing o bstructions, doors, the length of time it can take to reach a safety sh ower/eyewash and what does or does not constitute an obstruction. All comm ents are welcome. And as the father of a disabled daughter, I consider a ll ADA issues. I'd suggest anyone interested to contact Cristine Fargo at ISEA at the foll owing: Cristine Fargo Manager, Standards Programs ISEA (703) 535-1695 cfargo**At_Symbol_Here**safetyequipmement.org Alan Alan H. Hall, M.D. Medical Toxicologist North American Medical Toxicology Consult for Laboratoire Prevor President and Chief Medical Toxicologist Toxicology consulting and Medical Translating Services, Inc. Laramie, WY USA Clinical Assistant Professor Colorado School of Public Health Denver, Colorado, USA Senior Advisor Forensic Science Weatherford College Wqeatherford, Texas USA> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:02:50 -0500> From: in fo**At_Symbol_Here**ILPI.COM> Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Eye Wash Deluge Showers> To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LI ST.UVM.EDU> > Barrier-free emergency equipment must comply with the provisi ons of > ANSI 117.1-1992 (=93Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities =94) > which specify dimensions for minimum knee clearance, maximum heigh t > and reach, and minimum distance from obstructions. From http://www.ge safety.com/downloads/ANSIGuide.pdf > page 10, the barrier-free (wheelchai r access) clear floor space > "footprint" is 30" wide x 48" d.> > Note that Z358.1 requires that the path to the safety station be free > of obstructi ons as well. Therefore, the unobstructed area may need to > be larger dep ending on the physical setup/arrangement. It is a good > idea to mark the m inimum "do not obstruct" zone with floor tape and/or > floor markers such a s these:> > http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/?05216> http://www.SafetyEmporium .com/?06364-A> > The sane applies around first aid and fire safety equipmen t as well; > see also http://www.SafetyEmporium.com/?06458-A. DISCLOSURE: Not only > is my company a Guardian Equipment (link #1) distributor, the other > links I provided go to my company's e-commerce site.> > As a forme r university chemistry professor, I know firsthand that > safety equipmen t in academic settings is often blocked by bicycles, > lab coats, cylin der dollies etc. While it was always part of my lab's > safety checklist to make sure these areas were kept clear, I wish I > had known about these kinds of marking tapes at the time, as it would > have made the rules pla inly clear at all times!> > Best regards,> > Rob Toreki> > On Jan 3, 20 09, at 5:57 PM, BriWazlaw**At_Symbol_Here**AOL.COM wrote:> > > Hi folks,> >> > A quest ion. I have reviewed ANSI Z358.1 Eyewash and Deluge > > Showers. I> > do no t know if there is an answer to this question. What is the > > safe zone> > around a plumbed eyewash/deluge shower? How many unobstructed feet > > on the left> > and right?> >> > Thanks for your help,> >> > Brian> >> > Bria n Wazlaw, Ed.D.> > Laboratory Safety Officer> > Exeter Region Cooperative School District> > Exeter, NH 03833> > =========== ========================= ==================> Safety Emporium - L ab & Safety Supplies featuring brand names> you know and trust. Visit us at http://www.SafetyEmporium.com> esales**At_Symbol_Here**safetyemporium.com or toll-free: (86 6) 326-5412> Fax: (856) 553-6154, PO Box 1003, Blackwood, NJ 08012
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