Due to the few opportunities for the use of eyewash and the lack of education and training, some employees are unfamiliar with the protective device of eyewash, and even individual operators do not know the purpose of eyewash, and often do not use it properly. The significance of eyewash. The users have not paid enough attention to the daily maintenance management, which is reflected in the management of the eyewash. The washbasin was covered with a layer of dust. Because it is not used for a long time, the deteriorated sewage such as Hessian and yellow flows out for a long time during use, which affects the use in emergency situations. There are also a variety of faults, such as missing nozzles, handles, etc., damaged eyewash basins, valve failures, and water leakage. There are also some workshops in order to avoid maintenance, anti-theft, water saving and other reasons, to close the water inlet valve, making the eye washers useless.
In response to these situations, enterprises need to provide regular training to relevant personnel to make them familiar with the use of eyewash equipment, and they can be used normally in an emergency.
I. Inspection
1. Are professional eye washers equipped in accordance with ANSI standards
2. Check for obstacles near the eyewash channel
3. Check if the drill operator can reach the eyewash station from the post within 10 seconds
4. Check if the function of the eyewash can be used normally
5. Check that the drill operators are familiar with and understand where the eyewash is set and how to use it
6. Inspect the eyewash accessories for damage. If it is damaged, immediately seek the relevant department for repair.
7. Check if the water supply to the eyewash tube is sufficient
Second, maintenance
1. Turn on the eyewash equipment once a week to allow the water flow to fully flush the pipeline
2. After each use of the eyewash, try to drain the water in the eyewash tube.
3. After each use of the eyewash, the eyewash head dust cap should be put back on the eyewash head to prevent the eyewash head from being blocked
4. Keep the water in the pipeline connected to the eyewash device away from pollution and impurities to avoid damage to the function of the eyewash device.
5. Regularly train the operators on how to use the eyewash properly to prevent rough operation from damaging the accessories.
Post time: Mar-24-2020
