Drains are rarely designed into floor plans to accommodate eye wash stations. Never let that stop you from using the equipment when needed. Call Facilities Management at (858) 534-2930 as soon as possible to collect water where drains are not installed.

Consideration should be given to the impaired abilities of the injured victim and the availability of others in the immediate area to assist.

The first few seconds after exposure to a hazardous chemical (especially a corrosive chemical) are critical. Delaying treatment, even for a few seconds, may result in irreparable eye damage. Don't hesitate!

Drains are rarely designed into floor plans to accommodate emergency shower stations. Never let that stop you from using the equipment if needed. Call Facilities Management at (858) 534-2930 as soon as possible to collect water where drains are not installed.

The first few seconds after exposure to a hazardous chemical (especially a corrosive chemical) are critical. Delaying treatment, even for a few seconds, may result in irreparable tissue damage. Don't hesitate!

Emergency eyewash facilities and safety showers must be in unobstructed and accessible locations that require no more than 10 seconds for the injured person to reach along an unobstructed pathway. If both eyewash and shower are needed, they must be located so that each can be used at the same time by one person.

There should be no doors in the path of travel; however, if there are doors, there should be no more than one, and it shall swing in the direction of travel.

Note: Some outdoor eye washes may run discolored (rusty) water for a few seconds. Don't hesitate to use them immediately when needed.

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Note: Some outdoor emergency showers may run discolored (rusty) water for a few seconds. Don't hesitate to use them immediately when needed.

A travel distance of 55 feet in 10 seconds is cited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as the distance covered by Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Equipment by an individual walking at a normal pace.