FAQ  Where must eyewash stations or showers be placed in a facility?
            
While there are several requirements throughout the 1910 standards 
            providing that eyewashes, showers, or drenching facilities be 
            available under certain circumstances, there are no specific 
            requirements for locating or mounting the equipment. In a letter of 
            interpretation from 04/18/2002, OSHA states that “it is the 
            employer’s responsibility to assess the particular conditions 
            related to the eyewash/shower unit, such as water temperature, to 
            ensure that the eyewash/shower unit provides suitable protection 
            against caustic chemicals/materials to which employees may be 
            exposed.”
           
 Also, in a letter of interpretation dated 11/01/2002, OSHA states 
            that “When determining whether the eyewash or shower facilities are 
            suitable given the circumstances of a particular worksite, OSHA may 
            refer to the most recent consensus standard regarding eyewash or 
            shower equipment … ANSI Z358.1, as well as other recognized medical, 
            technical, and industrial hygiene sources.”
            So even though it has not been adopted by reference, you may wish to 
            consult the ANSI Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower 
            Equipment, Z358.1, for guidance in this area.
             

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