Eyewash stations and safety showers — Oregon

Oregon has adopted by reference many OSHA standards relating to state and local government and private sector workplace operations; however, 29 CFR 1910.151 through .153 were NOT adopted by OR-OSHA.

A summary of OR-OSHA rules surrounding eyewash stations and safety showers includes:

• A note was added allowing alternate treatments when approved by a specified physician.
• The requirement for plumbed systems was eliminated in recognition of new technologies that provide protection equal to the performance criteria previously cited mentioned.
• OR-OSHA has established an enforcement policy about following information on chemical Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) or the manufacturer’s directions.
• Showers must not be subject to unauthorized shut-off.
• Self-contained system solutions cannot be used beyond their expiration date.