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Rev # 6

SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYE WASHES

BY:P. DaigleDEPT: Safety

DATE:3/12/82REV #: 6

REV:06/19/09Dated Reviewed: 03/12/12NO. I-F-06.00

STATEMENT OF PROCEDURE:

Safety Shower and EyeWash combination stations are installed at various locations throughout the plant. They are located so that they are easily accessible and close enough to the work place to provide quick use of them. It is very important to know where they are located.

In addition to knowing the location of the stations, it is equally important to know how to check them in advance so that they will be in good working condition if they are needed. Each station is listed on the WEEKLY SAFETY CHECKLIST of each area. Each station is to be tested to insure that there is adequate flow and that the valves are operable. In addition to the weekly checks, if maintenance is to perform work in the area or any unusual job is to be performed that might result in some chemical exposure to personnel, the nearest station to the work must be checked.

Do not hesitate to use a safety shower or an eye wash. Be prepared to remove clothing if a chemical has come in contact. Chemical exposure can be reduced if a water deluge is utilized quickly and the skin is flushed.

PROCEDURE IF CHEMICAL EXPOSURE OCCURS:

1.Notify someone to turn in the alarm so that help will be on the way.

2.Get into the shower quickly and activate the valve to operate the shower.

3.Begin removing clothing while in the shower. DON'T WAIT UNTIL CLOTHING IS REMOVED BEFORE ENTERING THE SHOWER.

4.Emergency blankets are available at all safety showers. They are located in cylinders attached to each safety shower.

5.Remain in the shower for 15 minutes minimum.

6.If chemical is in the eyes, begin using the eye wash station by holding the eye lids open. Instead of using the eye wash station, it may be quicker and just as effective to use the safety shower water by looking up and opening the eyes. In the event of an exposure to battery acid there are eyewash bottles at each battery bank (ie, substations, UPS battery room in Control Room, fire water diesel shed, etc). The eyewash bottles are a sufficient rinse until further evaluation can be made by responders.

PROCEDURE TO CHECK STATIONS;

1.Check to make sure the shower is accessible. There should not be any item in the path that would prevent anyone from entering the shower if it was needed.

2.Open the valve on the eye wash station and observe the flow of water. The stream of water should be flowing from both of the nozzles approximately six inches above the nozzles. Allow the water to flow for one minute to wash out any rust or dirt that may have been in the nozzles.

3.After checking the eye wash, close the valve on it and open the valve to start the shower. Allow the water to flow from the shower deluge ring overhead for one minute to flush any rust or dirt from it also. Close the valve. Some of the showers in the plant have multiple nozzles. They should be checked to insure that they are not plugged. They should also be checked to make sure they are lined up to spray in toward the middle of the shower.

4.Check and make sure the green light is on and the lens is not faded. If the light on the safety shower is out, make a note on the weekly safety checklist. The safety department is responsible for changing light bulbs.

5.If there is a need for maintenance to any part of the station(other than light bulbs), write a job order to repair. The priority should be marked emergency if there is inadequate water flow on the shower or the eye wash. The emergency can be down graded to regular if a portable unit is placed by the defective shower or eyewash.

6.Indoor stations should be checked also, but may need to use a funnel and bucket to prevent water from getting on the floor and causing a slipping hazard.

Remote Alarm Safety Showers

Safety showers located in remote areas of the plant have activation alarms. When these safety showers are activated, the Production Control Room/ACH Utilities Board receives an alarm. Operations responds to this alarm as a potential exposure. The Production Control Room should be notified before these safety shower are tested. The showers having remote alarms can be found at the following locations:

Barge Dock

  • T-Head
  • On West Side of Prover Skid

STP

  • Analyzer House
  • South End of STPBasin

Raw Water Pond

CBI

  • Inside Berm of TI Tank
  • North Side of Ammonia Compressor
  • Northwest of Brine Tank
  • South of Pipeline Refrigeration Unit