When and where eyewash stations are required in a healthcare facility is one of the more frequent issues with which healthcare professionals struggle, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.
There aren’t many locations that actually require eyewash stations.
Eyewash stations are required wherever there is a possibility that caustic or corrosive chemicals could splash into an individual’s eye, the article said. Blood and body fluids are not considered to be caustic or corrosive.
And the use of face shields, glasses or goggles does not exempt a facility from its need for an eyewash station.
Must Know Recalls of 2025
Sustainability as a Baseline in Healthcare Facilities
Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Southwestern Medical Center Join to Form Partnership
Choosing a Disinfectant That Kills Biofilm
Third-Party Data Breach Case Underscores Need for Cyber Risk Management