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Yes, OSHA does use ANSI Z358.1-2014 in enforcement. Under 1910.151(c), OSHA requires that “suitable” facilities for the quick drenching of the eyes and body be provided where employees may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials. The Agency says in a November 1, 2002 LOI that, “If OSHA inspects a workplace and finds unsuitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body, a citation under 29 CFR 1910.151(c) would be issued. When determining whether the eyewash or shower facilities are suitable given the circumstances of a particular worksite, OSHA may refer to the most recent consensus standard regarding eyewash or shower equipment …” Without the ANSI standard, employers would find it difficult to demonstrate to OSHA exactly how their eyewash and/or shower units were “suitable” exclusive to the regulatory language under 1910.151(c) since it is limited and vague.