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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 168 - Eyewashes - Weekly or Monthly
Description: Episode 168 tackles a deceptively simple question — how often should eyewash stations be checked? — and uses it to highlight a bigger leadership issue: safety systems fail when leaders allow convenience to override standards. Dr. Ayers explains that eyewash units must be activated weekly, not monthly, because stagnant water, sediment, and biofilm can make an eyewash unusable in an emergency.
This episode is really about discipline, drift, and leadership accountability.
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🔑 Key Takeaways
1. Weekly Activation Is a Safety Requirement
Eyewash stations must be:
Activated weekly
Flushed long enough to clear stagnant water
Checked...