Eyewashes and Safety Showers Training Online
Duration:
10 minutes
Required:
Prerequisites:
None
Course Cost:
$0.00
Course mode:
Self-paced online
Intended audience
This course is recommended for University personnel who may be exposed to caustic, toxic, or highly irritating substances, or personnel who work in laboratories, shops, high dust areas, battery charging areas, spraying and dipping areas, or hazardous dispensing areas.
Description
This course teaches how to locate and use eyewash stations and safety showers in the event of chemical or highly irritating material exposure.
Please note that the wash procedure for Hydrofluoric Acid exposure is different. Refer to our Hydrofluoric Acid Safety Training course for that information.
Regulations and resources
UW Emergency Washing Equipment
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.