Safety showers found not to be operating in accordance with University requirements will be repaired immediately. Physical Plant is responsible for posting instructions about alternative safety showers which should be used until the broken shower is fixed. The Responsible Investigator shall ensure that Safety Showers which are located inside the laboratory are tested quarterly by Physical Plant. The Laboratory Safety Officer shall ensure that safety showers which are located in common areas are tested quarterly and are unobstructed by equipment. All inspected units will be tagged with the date of inspection and the initials of the person completing the inspection.
Some laboratories have an eyewash mounted at a sink.
Laboratory personnel are responsible for testing these units on a monthly basis to ensure a clear flow of water and that access is unobstructed. An inspection log shall be maintained. Certification is performed by an outside vendor whose work is in compliance with National Sanitation Foundation Standard number 49.