HAWS EMERGENCY BODY SPRAY

Model 8901B, wall-mounted body spray with 8-foot (243.8 cm) pressure rated hose, including wall mounting bracket

Emergency Body Spray

Model 8901B drench hose can be easily activated with integral squeeze lever, providing a maximum coverage area for the body with its soft flowing streams of water. Unit is conveniently mounted using wall clips keeping the emergency equipment held firmly against the wall.

• Dust cover allows for the spray head to stay protected from debris when not in use
• Requires minimal maintenance and is equipped with test card to record weekly testing
• 8 foot (243.8 cm) swivel hose provides an extended coverage area to further optimize the irrigation process
• In order to comply with state codes the use of a vacuum breaker is required with all hand held body spray units (Haws offers model SP212)
• Per ANSI, "Hand held drench hoses provide support for emergency shower and eyewash units, but shall not replace them."

Certifications

• Buy American Act
• CSA Certified
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• Emergency showers and eyewashes are required by the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1‐2014 standard to be
• activated weekly, with a more thorough evaluation on an annual basis. With OSHA fine
• increases of 80 percent having taken effect in August 2016, violations for inappropriate or
• inadequate eyewash and shower equipment have resulted in penalties of more than $100,000.
• The standard guides the placement, functionality, and maintenance requirements for
• emergency showers and eyewashes. ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, in its current form, is the clearest and
• most useful tool for protecting workers from eye, face, and bodily injuries resulting from caustic
• and corrosive materials introduced by workplace incidents such as spills, splashes, and blown
• particulates.
• The standard requires stringent testing to be conducted on a regular basis to ensure properly
• functioning equipment is being provided at all times if an incident were to occur. We should all
• understand that compliance is not a once‐a‐year or once‐a‐month responsibility. Compliance is
• an all‐day, every‐day requirement. Accordingly, emergency showers and eyewashes are
• required by the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1‐2014 standard to be activated weekly, with a more thorough
• evaluation on an annual basis. This requirement is established in Sections including 4.6.2, 4.6.5.
• In practice, emergency response equipment such as eyewashes and showers sometimes fall to
• the wayside when it comes to maintenance, especially when prioritized against emergency
• preparedness equipment such as eye protection and fall protection. You should know that OSHA
• does not prioritize or take a backseat when it comes to providing adequate and properly
• functioning equipment, regardless whether the equipment aids pre‐ or post‐incident.
• ANSI Weekly Minimum Performance Requirements
• The standard itself has three minimum requirements for weekly inspections:
• 1. Emergency equipment shall be activated weekly. (Each piece of equipment is required to
• be activated.)
• 2. Activation shall ensure flow of water to the head(s) of the device. (This would be both the
• eyewash or eye/face wash head, as well as the showerhead.)
• 3. Duration of the activation shall be sufficient to ensure all stagnant water is flushed from
• the unit itself and all sections of piping that do not form part of a constant circulation
• system, also known as "dead leg" portions. (The duration is determined by the length of
• piping where stagnant water could be sitting before it reaches the head(s) of the unit.)
• In addition to the above weekly minimum performance checklist required by ANSI/ISEA, it
• is recommended as a best practice to conduct additional weekly functional checks. The purpose
• of these additional checks is to fully ensure the equipment is operating correctly and is capable
• of providing proper first aid in the event of an emergency.
• ACCESS
•  Path of travel to the safety station shall be free of obstructions. (This could include hoses,
• boxes, and doors.) (Sections 4.5.2, 5.4.2, 6.4.2, 7.4.2)
• SHOWER
•  Shower must deliver a minimum of 20 gallons (75.7 L) per minute. (Sec. 4.1.2, 4.1.4, 7.1)
•  The valve shall go from “off” to “on” in one second or less and flushing fluid shall remain
• on without the use of operator’s hands. (Sec. 4.2, 7.1)
• EYEWASH/EYE/FACE WASH
•  Outlets shall be protected from airborne contaminants. (Dust covers must be in place.)
• (Sec. 5.1.3, 6.1.3, 7.1)
•  The valve shall go from “off” to “on” in one second or less and flushing fluid shall remain
• on without the use of operator’s hands. (Sec. 5.2, 6.2, 7.2)
•  The flushing fluid of an eyewash or eye/face wash shall cover the areas between the
• interior and exterior lines of a gauge at some point less than 8 inches (20.3 cm) above the
• eyewash nozzle. (sec 5.1.8, 6.1.8,7.1)
•  Must provide a means of a controlled flow to both eyes simultaneously at a velocity low
• enough to be non‐injurious. (Sec. 5.1.1, 6.1.1, 7.1)
• COMBINATION UNIT
•  Combination unit components shall be capable of operating simultaneously. (When the
• eyewash or eye/face wash is activated, and then the shower is activated, there should be
• no “starvation” occurring to either of the heads.) (Sec. 7.3, 7.4.4)
• TEMPERATURE
•  Deliver tepid flushing fluid. (The required temperature range is 60°F ‐ 100°F [16°C ‐
• 38°C])(Sec. 4.5.6, 5.4.6, 6.4.6, 7.4.5)
• Plumbed Shower and Eyewash Equipment
• As a general statement, all equipment needs to be inspected weekly to ensure that there is a
• flushing fluid supply and that the equipment is in good repair. If the equipment is of a plumbed
• design, then it should also be activated weekly to clear the supply line of any sediment
• buildup and to minimize any microbial contamination due to stagnant water.
• Self‐Contained Eyewash and Shower Equipment
• Self‐contained, also often referred to as "portable," emergency response equipment is typically
• used in locations where there is either no access to water or at highly mobile sites where
• hazards are mobile. The ANSI/ISEA requirement for this type of equipment is to be visually
• inspected weekly to determine whether the flushing fluid needs to be exchanged or
• supplemented (Sections 4.6.3 and others). The units should be maintained as per the
• manufacturer’s specific model instructions.
• A majority of self‐contained units that use potable water also offer a sterile bacteriostatic
• additive option to prevent the water from growing bacteria. An exchange of the water and refill
• of the additive is required every three months for most additive products, as well as rinsing the
• unit clean between the exchanges. If an additive is not being used, then the water should be
• exchanged on a weekly basis, at a minimum, with a thorough tank cleaning monthly. On an
• annual basis, self‐contained units are required to undergo the full test just as plumbed units do.
• The question is often asked whether a company must hire a certified tester to conduct the
• weekly and annual inspections. Fortunately, there are no prerequisite or certification
• requirements to be able to test the equipment, although having a complete understanding of
• the installation and performance requirements will aid in ensuring conformance. There are
• various training tools, including Online Competent Inspector Training, offered by equipment
• manufacturers and others for individuals to become subject‐matter experts. This allows
• company personnel to get familiar with what to look for and how to conduct the tests
• appropriately. Many companies today opt to have an outside third‐party inspection performed
• for them annually, which provides an added measure of credibility and assurance to the review
• process.
• Facilities that contain hundreds of shower and eyewash units should strive to create as many
• subject‐matter experts as possible. Once trained, the weekly checks can be completed rather
• quickly. Creating facility maps, having full testing kits available, and holding recurring training
• classes can assist in the tedious yet crucial weekly task.
• Worker protection should be a priority in every safety plan. Simply providing emergency
• showers and eyewashes is not enough. It is necessary to inspect, test, and monitor equipment
• readiness and performance for the optimal response.

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