['First Aid and Medical']
['Eyewashes and Showers']
03/12/2025
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OSHA does not have a specific requirement for eyewash fluid temperature. In a letter of interpretation dated April 18, 2002, OSHA notes that water which is too hot or too cold will prevent the affected person from flushing the eyes for the recommended full 15 minutes.
The ANSI Z358.1 industry consensus standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment states that the water should be “tepid,” which is defined as a temperature range of 60 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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