Who ensures maintenance is completed on eye wash stations?

• A. Safety Officer
• B. Captain
• C. Department Head (DH)
• D. Crew

Answer: (C)

Ensuring maintenance of safety equipment falls to the person who oversees responsibility for that equipment within the organization. Eye wash stations are critical emergency devices, so they must be regularly inspected, serviced, and have up-to-date records. The Department Head holds the accountability for the department’s gear, so they schedule the service, verify it’s completed, address any deficiencies, and ensure documentation is kept. They also coordinate with the Safety Officer to align with safety policies and regulatory requirements, while directing the crew or technicians who carry out the actual maintenance tasks. The captain has overall command, but day-to-day maintenance responsibility for department-owned equipment sits with the Department Head; the Safety Officer ensures safety standards are met, and the crew execute the maintenance under supervision.