Federal Standard and Regulation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910.151, requires that: “Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.” Some States also require emergency eyewash and shower equipment in workplaces where there are irritants or chemicals that are toxic by absorption.
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 (R2020) American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment
This globally-accepted standard is the authoritative document that specifies minimum equipment performance criteria for flow rates, temperature delivery and drenching patterns—all characteristics that are important for a user to receive adequate rinsing of a contaminant from the eyes, face and body in an emergency situation.
Authorities that require ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 compliant equipment:
– International Plumbing Code (IPC sec 411)
– Uniform Plumbing Code (UPS sec 416)
– US Department of Energy (10 CFR 851)
– US Navy
– US Air Force
Additional Resources
Selection, Installation & Use Guide: Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment
ISEA is represented on the following standards committees and panels:
- ANSI Z535 – Safety Signs and Colors
- ANSI Z10 – Occupational Health and Safety Systems
- ASTM E54 – Committee on Homeland Security Applications
- ANSI Homeland Security Standards Panel
- CEN TC322 /WG2 – Fittings and Fixtures (European Committee for Standardization)
Emergency Eyewash & Shower Product Group Members
Members of the ISEA Emergency Eyewash & Shower Product Group can login to their Portal page here.
