Summary
In short
- An eyewash and shower inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks emergency eyewash stations and safety showers flush properly and are clear of obstruction. It is built against ANSI Z358.1 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
- Run weekly. Carried out by the area owner.
- The template holds 38 fields across 3 sections, with units repeating for each entry.
- Scoring is pass or fail, where high is good.
- ANSI Z358.1 is emergency eyewash and shower equipment. Flow rate, temperature, reach time and testing for eyewash and safety showers.
- It connects to the rest of the library: links Asset; feeds work order.
What it is
What it is
What is an eyewash and shower inspection?
An eyewash and shower inspection is an inspection used in KnowSafe that checks emergency eyewash stations and safety showers flush properly and are clear of obstruction. It is built against ANSI Z358.1 and forms part of the Workplace Inspection programme.
When is an eyewash and shower inspection completed?
An eyewash and shower inspection is completed on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Run weekly.
When to use it
When to use it, and when not to
This inspection is one step in a larger programme. Using it for work that belongs to a neighbouring template produces records that are hard to report on later.
Use it for
- The event or activity this inspection covers has occurred, or is about to
- A new record is needed; each one gets its own ID in the form INSP-2026-000
- You are running the Workplace Inspection programme and this is one of its steps
- A linked record needs this one to exist: links asset; feeds work order
Not for
- General Workplace Inspection, which a broad walk through of an area covering the common hazards.
- Housekeeping Inspection, which checks that walkways, work areas and storage are clear, clean and in order.
- PPE Compliance Inspection, which checks that the right protective equipment is available, in good condition and being worn.
- Anything outside KnowSafe, which belongs in the workspace that owns that process
Standards
What it is built against
ANSI Z358.1Emergency eyewash and shower equipment
Flow rate, temperature, reach time and testing for eyewash and safety showers.
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
Voluntary United States consensus standards, often referenced into regulation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the eyewash and shower inspection template based on?+
It is built against ANSI Z358.1. ANSI Z358.1 is emergency eyewash and shower equipment. Flow rate, temperature, reach time and testing for eyewash and safety showers. ANSI is american National Standards Institute. Voluntary United States consensus standards, often referenced into regulation.
What sections does the eyewash and shower inspection contain?+
There are 3 sections: header, units, result. Together they hold 38 fields, 27 of which are required.
How often is an eyewash and shower inspection raised?+
A new record is raised on the inspection frequency set in your programme, and again after any change to the asset or area. Each one is given an ID in the form INSP-2026-000, so it can be traced and referenced from other records.
Which programme does the eyewash and shower inspection belong to?+
It is part of Workplace Inspection. Findings graded and owned, with repeat findings visible across rounds.
How is an eyewash and shower inspection scored?+
Scoring is pass or fail. High is good. Scores exist to make the form tell you something, not to produce a percentage for its own sake.
Can the eyewash and shower inspection template be changed?+
Yes. Every field, option, score and conditional rule is editable, and the links to other templates come with it. Most teams install it as it is, run it for a cycle, then adjust.
The agents
What the agents do with it
The form is the easy part. Keeping it current, routing it to the right owner and holding the evidence together is the work that actually slips.
Holds the eyewash and shower inspection library against your registers, routes each record to its owner, and keeps the evidence trail together.
Coordinates the crew, rolls completion and exceptions into one view, and holds every write for your approval before it touches a record.
This template lives in KnowSafe — safety and compliance. Incidents, hazards, permits, inspections and the critical controls behind them.
Meet KnowSafe→Sources
Sources
- ANSI Z358.1 — Emergency eyewash and shower equipment
- ANSI — American National Standards Institute