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InstituteAnalysisSafety & HealthIn Depth Sub Topics (Level 4)First Aid and MedicalGeneral Industry SafetyEyewashes and ShowersEnglishFirst Aid and MedicalFocus AreaUSA

Training

['First Aid and Medical']
Training
  • OSHA CPL 2-2.53 explains the formal first-aid training for chemical burns and the importance of flushing out the eye.
  • When training employees, review the employee handout, and stress workplace emergency procedures, especially how to activate the emergency medical system.
  • Explain to employees why it is so important to properly assist fellow employees in distress to reach the eyewash/shower station.

Employee training

While there are no specific training requirements for eyewashes and showers, formal first aid training for chemical burns and the importance of flushing out the eye is explained under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) CPL 2-2.53, Guidelines for First Aid Programs.

Training tips

When training employees, review the employee handout, and stress workplace emergency procedures, especially how to activate the emergency medical system.

  • Teach in a language that the trainees understand. If a trainee’s vocabulary is limited, account for that limitation. Translators may be needed.
  • Show employees locations of emergency eyewash/shower stations.
  • Explain when they might have to use it.
  • Demonstrate how to activate the eyewash/shower and review proper use.
  • Remind employees to flush eyes and skin for at least 15 minutes.
  • Emphasize the importance of keeping the path to the equipment free of obstacles.
  • Explain why it is important to properly assist fellow employees in distress to reach the eyewash/shower station.
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FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING
Training
  • OSHA CPL 2-2.53 explains the formal first-aid training for chemical burns and the importance of flushing out the eye.
  • When training employees, review the employee handout, and stress workplace emergency procedures, especially how to activate the emergency medical system.
  • Explain to employees why it is so important to properly assist fellow employees in distress to reach the eyewash/shower station.

Employee training

While there are no specific training requirements for eyewashes and showers, formal first aid training for chemical burns and the importance of flushing out the eye is explained under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) CPL 2-2.53, Guidelines for First Aid Programs.

Training tips

When training employees, review the employee handout, and stress workplace emergency procedures, especially how to activate the emergency medical system.

  • Teach in a language that the trainees understand. If a trainee’s vocabulary is limited, account for that limitation. Translators may be needed.
  • Show employees locations of emergency eyewash/shower stations.
  • Explain when they might have to use it.
  • Demonstrate how to activate the eyewash/shower and review proper use.
  • Remind employees to flush eyes and skin for at least 15 minutes.
  • Emphasize the importance of keeping the path to the equipment free of obstacles.
  • Explain why it is important to properly assist fellow employees in distress to reach the eyewash/shower station.

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