Emergency Eyewash and Shower Use

COURSE OVERVIEW

Employees who work in proximity to or in the presence of potent acids and alkalis run the risk of coming into direct contact with these hazardous substances. This can lead to minor irritations in the eye and skin or severe injuries, including burns and blindness. As a response to this, OSHA mandates employers to equip workplaces with necessary facilities such as emergency showers and eyewash stations for employees to access immediately while on duty.

The online course on Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use aims to familiarize users with the functionalities of emergency eye washes and showers and the methods to ensure their easy accessibility.

On completing the Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use course, learners should:

Understand the purpose and usage of emergency eye washes & showers
Be familiar with the type and temperature of the flushing fluid used in the emergency eyewashes and showers.
Recognize ways to identify and ensure immediate access to and usage of the stations

COURSE TOPICS

The Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use course covers the following points:

Emergency Facilities
Insight into the flushing fluid
Identifying locations of and ensuring brisk access to the stations

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time of completion: 30 minutes

PASS MARK

A score of 80% is required to pass the Emergency Eyewash & Shower Use course. Learners have the opportunity to attempt the course thrice to reach the passing score.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of the online course, learners can download and print a certificate of completion.

COURSE PREVIEW