St. Edward’s University had eyewash stations recently installed in all the restrooms on campus.

This investment was a response to a general regulation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration which states, “Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.”

“The eyewash stations were part of an investment in employee safety by the Custodial department, but [they] are available to anyone in the campus community who may have the need to wash something from their eyes,” said Brian C. Burns, assistant director of Physical Plant. “Anyone who has gotten chemicals or debris in their eyes should always seek immediate medical attention.”

 

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