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Steven C. Deck, CIH, CSP
University Chemical Hygiene Officer
sdeck@af.umaryland.edu
(410) 706-3490

Eye Wash Stations and Drench Hoses  

Audit findings: Eyewash station/Drench Hose unavailable

Adverse consequence(s): Injury to the eye due to inability to rinse corrosive or toxic chemicals from the eye

Corrective action: Have your Department Administrator contact Facilities Management at (410) 706-7570 to have an eyewash installed. Personal or disposable eyewash bottles are not acceptable, and must be discarded when expired. Affordable eyewashes can be purchased from several vendors. (i.e.- www.labsafety.com, Item # 8252) Facilities Management will not provide these.

• Eyewash Stations Home
• Eyewash/Drench Hose inaccessible
• Eyewash/Drench Hose nonfunctioning
• Eyewash/Drench Hose not tested weekly
• Eyewash/Drench Hose has no visible signage