This standard establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials. It covers the following types of equipment: emergency showers, eyewashes, eye/face washes, and combination units. 

This standard also includes performance and use requirements for personal wash units and drench hoses, which are considered supplemental to emergency eyewash and shower equipment. 

Purpose

This standard is intended to provide uniform minimum requirements for the performance, use, installation, test procedures, maintenance and training of emergency eyewash and shower equipment.