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The eye wash unit must deliver at least 0.4 gallons (1.5 liters) of water per minute for 15 minutes. A 'hands-free' stay open valve must activate in one second or less. The eye wash unit should be connected to an uninterruptible water supply delivering 0.4 GPM.

Eyewash safety stations must be installed within 10 seconds or 55 feet from the hazard. The spray pattern must measure between 33”--53” from the floor the user will stand on (section 5.4.

ANSI Z358 requires emergency shower and eyewash stations to provide tepid water in the range of 60 F to 100 F (16 C to 38 C). Temperatures that exceed this range can scald the injured person and cause a higher rate of chemical absorption by the skin. Lower temperatures can lead to hypothermia or thermal shock.

The OSHA requirements for emergency eyewashes and showers, found at 29 CFR 1910.151(c), specify that "where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate ...

The OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c) requires eyewash and shower equipment for emergency use where the eyes or body of any employee may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials. For details on emergency eyewash and shower equipment we reference consensus standard ANSI Z358.

The nozzles should be at least six inches from any obstruction and mounted between 33 and 45 inches above the floor. An eyewash gauge should be used to verify and test the flow pattern.

The OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.151(c) requires that the employer must provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body when employees are exposed to injurious corrosive materials. For specific requirements, OSHA refers to consensus standard ANSI Z358.