Are there regulations governing the use of emergency showers in laboratories?
Yes, there are several regulatory standards governing the use of emergency showers in laboratories. These include guidelines set forth by organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). OSHA's regulations require that emergency showers be provided in areas where employees are exposed to harmful substances, and ANSI standard Z358.1-2014 provides detailed specifications for emergency eyewash and shower equipment.
