[via OHS Online] Six Emergency Response Habits Employees Need to Develop Employees need to refresh their training and have drills regularly so they will be able to rely on both their knowledge and their experience when emergencies happen. By Karen D. Hamel Jul 01, 2017 If safety glasses, ear plugs, and steel-toed shoes are required […]
Medical Environment Update September 1, 2016 SECTION: Vol. 26 No. 9 ISSN: 1520-8222 Editor’s note: In this story, which originally appeared in Facility Care, consultant Brad Keyes, CHSP, explains the complex world of eyewash stations. When and where are eyewash stations required in a healthcare facility? This is one of the more frequent issues with which healthcare […]
According to Occupational Health and Safety “The first 10-15 seconds after exposure to a hazardous substance, especially a corrosive substance, are critical. Delaying treatment, even for a few seconds, may cause serious injury. Emergency shower and eyewash stations provide on-the-spot decontamination. Emergency shower and eyewash stations are a necessary backup to minimize the effects of accident exposure […]
