Emergency Eye Wash Stations
Emergency eye wash stations are required
for work environments that may expose employees to harmful chemicals. Though
all proper precautions may be taken to prevent chemical exposure, accidents
can still happen. Eye wash stations are designed to immediately flush
contaminants out of the eyes after exposure. They should be located near
high-risk areas and should have the ability to be activated immediately.
In addition to emergency eye wash stations, some work environments require
the installation of drench showers for treating chemical exposure to other
areas of the body. These showers will provide a larger volume of water than
eye wash stations and can be used to rinse the entire body as well as
clothing. Shower options include plumbed showers, self-contained showers, and
hand-held drench hoses.
Proper maintenance of eye wash stations and showers is essential. They
should be tested weekly to ensure all parts are functioning properly and also
to flush water through the system so that contaminants do not accumulate.
Whether you are dealing with portable gravity-fed stations, wall mount
stations, drench showers, or hand-held drench hoses, nozzles must be cleaned
and mounted correctly. All models must have nozzle caps to prevent foreign
matter from building up in nozzle areas. Nozzle caps should also separate from
nozzles automatically upon activation.
All Safety Products, Inc., carries a complete selection of eye wash
stations, drench showers, and portable equipment. In the portable equipment
department, we offer personal eye wash bottles. These can be can be used to
flush eyes immediately while en route to an eye wash station. Every second
counts when it comes to preventing chemical eye injuries.