Where must an eyewash station and emergency shower be located?

Installation / Location: Must be accessible within 10-seconds of hazard, approximately 55-feet (consult a medical professional to determine the appropriate distance for harsh acids and caustics; high hazard = closer distance) Must be located on the same level as the hazard.

Where do you take emergency showers?

Use an emergency shower immediately if your skin is exposed to a hazardous chemical. The first few seconds after exposure to a hazardous chemical (especially a corrosive chemical) are critical. Delaying treatment, even for a few seconds, may result in irreparable tissue damage.

What is emergency eyewash station for?

Emergency eye wash equipment is used to drench or flush the eyes with water when dust, irritants, or chemicals enter the eye. The term is sometimes written as one word, eyewash.

Do plumbed stations have eyewash?

There are two types of primary emergency eyewash delivery stations to consider: plumbed and portable. Plumbed eyewash units deliver plumbed tap water to the eyes in plentiful amounts. The downside of plumbed stations is that they are expensive to install, impractical to move and require weekly maintenance.

How often do eyewash stations need to be flushed?

The flushing times vary depending on the contaminant, but a good guide to go by is: Five minutes, or so, for mild irritants or those contaminants that are non-irritants. 15-20 minutes for irritants that are moderate to severe, or those types of chemicals that when absorbed through the skin can cause acute toxicity.

Do emergency showers require a drain?

For emergency showers and for other units without waste connections, floor drains should be provided. After an emergency eyewash or shower has been used, the waste water may contain hazardous materials that cannot or should not be introduced into a sanitary sewer system.

Do eyewash stations need to be hands free?

Several of the ANSI requirements for plumbed or portable eyewash stations are the same, including: Required flushing of 0.4 gallons per minute (GPM) at 30 PSI for a full 15 minutes. Hands-free stay-open valve should activate in one second or less. Eyewash fluid must irrigate and flush both eyes simultaneously.

How often are OSHA eyewash stations inspected?

Inspect all eyewash units annually for compliance with the ANSI Z358. 1 standard (Section 5.5. 5). Location: The eyewash safety station must be located within 10 seconds, approximately 55 feet, from the hazard.

Do eyewash stations need to be hands-free?

Are there any emergency showers and eyewash stations?

We offer a wide range of Emergency Showers and Eyewash Stations to meet different customer requirements such as the wall mounted eye wash, pedestal eyewash, de-contamination shower, combination shower etc.

Where are spraydrench showers and eye wash stations made?

With this in mind, SPRAYDRENCH® offers a range of safety showers and eye wash stations that are manufactured to exacting standards. Our products are computer-engineered and made in South Africa according to international specifications.

Who is the largest distributor of emergency showers?

The largest manufatcure and distributor of emergency safety showers and eyewash equipment in the Southern hemisphpere. No industry, irrespective of its size or its function, can afford to neglect the safety of its personnel and the general public.

Why is safety comes first in the shower industry?

SAFETY COMES FIRST! We are a local manufacturer that supply showers that comply with all international specifications and health and safety standards. We are committed in maintaining our leading position in the industry and to ensure attention to detail and to deliver excellent quality – we are the best in what we do!

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