This resource provides information to employees and students whose laboratories, rooms or hallways contain eyewash units or safety showers. Purdue University has more than 1,500 units, and units are ...

Personal protective equipment, such as gloves, safety goggles and face shields are the first line of defense against many types of exposures, but accidental exposures can still happen. If a person in ...

Emergency eyewash and safety showers must be approved by and processed through Facilities Planning and Construction Management. Facilities Planning and Construction Management will work with the ...

In an emergency, every second counts. So, when the need arises to use eyewashes and emergency safety showers, eliminating any waste and inefficiency from the process can mean the difference between a ...

All laboratories and chemical storage areas must have ready access to an operating eyewash, with a safety shower generally required as well. Recommended maximum travel time for an affected individual ...

Housekeeping is an important element to a laboratory safety program. A clean, well-maintained lab improves safety by preventing accidents and can enhance the overall efficiency of the work being ...

When Time is of the Essence, after an exposure to a hazardous chemical substance, any delay, even for a few seconds, can result in serious injury. OSHA and ANSI require that Emergency Showers be ...

In order to ensure that laboratory activities are conducted safely, and in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations, all laboratory activities must be conducted under the ...

This program outlines the response to medical emergencies, spills of hazardous materials, fires, and power outages in laboratories. When working with hazardous materials, it is advisable to have a ...