Tips n Tricks Curated from Industry Experts for Eye Wash Station Inspections
Industry experts shared their tips n tricks for eye wash station inspections. Check out their 6 best practices in this infographic.
Employee safety is a critical obligation that goes beyond having the appropriate equipment in the facility. When an accident occurs, safety equipment must be readily available and functioning correctly in order to immediately support the injured individual and prevent further injury. This is why it's essential that your eyewash stations are inspected properly and regularly.
Digital inspection tools can help prevent further injury
Digitizing your eye wash station inspections is an effective solution to ensure they are in working order when you need them the most.
Using a digital solution that utilizes technology such as near-field communication instead of pen and paper to perform and track inspections will ensure that each eye wash station is inspected. The system will advise of remaining inspections and provide guidance to locate the eye wash stations, helping to ensure that none are missed. Service dates are also available in the system so you can check when the eye wash fluid was last replaced and see impending fluid replacement dates; instructions and information related to the eye wash station is also made available, ensuring the inspector is informed and making the inspection process more efficient.
Facility managers are able to see an overview of inspection statuses so they have a pulse on what inspections are coming up, are due or are overdue.
If any deficiencies are found, the inspector can include photos and notes, and the right personnel are notified immediately.
Access to facility data is made available in an exportable and packaged format that is easy to use, and fulfills both code and record retention requirements, making compliance effortless.
It’s critical that eye wash stations function properly when you need them to. Staying on top of your routine inspections will help ensure they’re ready for use in the event of an incident. Digital solutions can make the inspection process even easier and give you more confidence that your eye wash stations will work when you need them the most.
If you believe a digital solution could help you improve your eye wash station inspections, please contact us at customerservice@tapreport.io for more information.
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