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2013 QMG Eyewash Stations

2013 QMG Eyewash Stations. EYEWASH LOCATIONS. 1118 Hampshire 3 rd floor OB/GYN workroom 1025 Maine 4 th floor Urology one behind the Reception Desk and one across from Dr. Dooley’s office Cancer Center Pharmacy

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2013 QMG Eyewash Stations

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  1. 2013 QMG Eyewash Stations

  2. EYEWASH LOCATIONS • 1118 Hampshire 3rd floor OB/GYN workroom • 1025 Maine 4th floor Urology one behind the Reception Desk and one across from Dr. Dooley’s office • Cancer Center Pharmacy Note: Sinks may also be used to flush non-hazardous and non-corrosive materials from the eye.

  3. PROCEDURE FOR USE • Always wear safety glasses or goggles when mixing or using any corrosive or hazardous material. Read the label for any new products you use. Note: Although not hazardous or corrosive, when using MetriZyme always wear protective eyewear. • In the event of an exposure, Do Not Panic! Call out for co-workers to assist you. • Go to the eyewash station or sink to rinse both eyes with copious amounts of water for minimum of 15 minutes. • With fingers, keep eyelids open and roll eyeballs so flushing fluid will flow on all surfaces.

  4. PROCEDURE, CONT. • Continue to rinse eyes for 15 minutes then have co-workers escort you to ACC. • The ACC physician will determine whether you need further follow up. • Notify your supervisor and Human Resources regarding incident after treatment.

  5. MAINTENANCE OF EYE WASH STATIONS • Eye wash stations should be flushed weekly for 3 minutes. • Eye wash logs are posted at each station and must be kept for 3 years.

  6. VIDEO ON USE OF EYE WASH • Click the link below to view a 2 minute demonstrational video. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O95MzSr1rE

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