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stan84  
#1 Posted : 02 May 2021 09:10:07(UTC)
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stan84

Is there an minimum amount of eyewash/sterile water required for an electric FLT charging area? I can’t find this info anywhere. Thanks.
peter gotch  
#2 Posted : 02 May 2021 10:17:23(UTC)
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peter gotch

Stan

Not sure that this is set out in stone, but it is generally recommended that this activity be done within close proximity of an emergency shower or eyewash facilities.

If you are in the UK, then this would take you to the BS EN 15154 series of which Part 2:2006 covers plumbed in eye wash units and Part 4:2009 non plumbed in eye wash units. Not sure what the minimum capacity is for the latter but you can find guides to these EN standards on supplier sites on the internet.

Some facilities may have been set out to US standards in ANSI 358.1 which was published before the EU agreed the EN standards. The requirements are broadly similar. (I did a comparison a bit over a year ago, but I don't have access to my findings, having retired)

P

chris42  
#3 Posted : 02 May 2021 12:22:47(UTC)
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chris42

From https://www.prolifttoyota.com/blog/where-to-place-eye-wash-stations/

The biggest hazard working alongside forklift batteries is battery charging. Hydrogen gas is produced when batteries are charged, creating a risk for explosion. ANSI Z358.1-2009 requires an eye wash station capable of a 15 minute flush within ten seconds walking time (55 feet) from the location of a battery charging station.

Question how long would you want someone to squirt water in your eyes if you got battery acid in them ? I would want them to do it until the ambulance arrived. The above is from an internet search no connection to company etc etc.

Chris

chris42  
#4 Posted : 02 May 2021 12:30:17(UTC)
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chris42

Also https://www.fork-lift-training.co.uk/technical/traction-batteries.html

But no info on just eyewash, sounds as if running water is the way to go.

Kate  
#5 Posted : 04 May 2021 07:12:34(UTC)
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Kate

There is no requirement for sterile eyewash at all in any first aid application.  Tap water can be used wherever there is a mains water supply.  Eyewash is more comfortable and convenient for both the casualty and the first aider so is preferable.  2 x 500 ml bottles is the usual provision, including for use with corrosives.

Roundtuit  
#6 Posted : 04 May 2021 10:16:13(UTC)
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Roundtuit

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/sr18.pdf

SR18 Charging batteries for SR18 electrically powered vehicles

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg139.pdf

INDG139 Using electric storage batteries safely

Neither mention eye wash but both stipulate eye protection i.e. prevention rather than cure.

Roundtuit  
#7 Posted : 04 May 2021 10:16:13(UTC)
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Roundtuit

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/guidance/sr18.pdf

SR18 Charging batteries for SR18 electrically powered vehicles

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg139.pdf

INDG139 Using electric storage batteries safely

Neither mention eye wash but both stipulate eye protection i.e. prevention rather than cure.

A Kurdziel  
#8 Posted : 04 May 2021 10:41:15(UTC)
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A Kurdziel

There are products that are now available which are more effective than just water. These products do not just wash the hazardous material way but also chemically neutralise it.  That said the first thing to do is to prevent the spillage in the first place then look at PPE and only then think about  eye washes etc.EwqU

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