Do’s and Don’ts of Safety Shower Installations
Important Considerations – Emergency Shower & Eyewash Specification and Installation
The specification and installation of emergency showers and eyewashes requires careful consideration of several factors, most of which are driven by the specific needs and risks of a given business as well as the requirements of ANSI Z358.1.
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How to Select an Emergency Eyewash or Eye/Face Wash
Thousands of industrial and commercial accidents occur annually, involving airborne particles and chemicals, including corrosives (acids and bases), oxidizers, and solvents. The first lines of defense in these circumstances are protective clothing and outer shields, such as gloves and goggles. But, as we all know, accidents will still happen. In many splash or spray incidents, eyewashes and eye/face washes are the initial response mechanism. These important pieces of equipment are tasked with diluting and/or removing the hazardous materials, mitigating further injury. Obviously, that means proper selection of emergency equipment is a very critical part of your overall safety plan. While many people feel there is little difference between the various brands and models of eyewashes and eye/face washes, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Proper selection is a function of knowing your risks, the characteristics of the materials you work with and logical consideration of the variety of products and design configurations available.
