Performance Verification of Engineering Controls and Safety Equipment
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Summary: Engineering controls and equipment must function properly at all times in order to protect the health and safety of laboratory employees. This equipment must be tested according to the following schedule: |
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Equipment
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Testing Frequency
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Responsible Party
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Standard
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| *Eyewash | Monthly | Plumbing Shop |
ANSI Z358.1 - 1990 |
| *Safety shower | Monthly | Plumbing Shop |
ANSI Z358.1 - 1990 |
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*Fume hoods |
Annually |
HVAC Shop |
8CCR 5154.1 ANSI/AIHAZ9.5 - 1992 ANSI/ASHRAE 110 – 1985 8 CCR 5143(a)(5) |
| HVAC system | Annually | HVAC Shop |
Per design specifications |
| Fire extinguishers |
Visual Inspection monthly Service annually |
Fire Inspection Shop |
19CCR 574.1 |
* Note: It is the responsibility of users to check inspection tags to make sure inspections are current before using.
