Emergency eyewashes/showers

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Safe use of emergency stations

How can I protect employees from scalding or freezing temperatures while they’re operating a safety shower or eyewash station?

October 27, 2024

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How can I protect employees from scalding or freezing temperatures while they’re operating a safety shower or eyewash station?

Tepid water solutions

For tepid water solutions, what are the best environments for steam and electric? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

October 25, 2020

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For tepid water solutions, what are the best environments for steam and electric? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each?

Requirements for emergency shower equipment

What is the minimum flow rate for emergency safety shower and eye/facewash equipment?

October 27, 2019

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What is the minimum flow rate for emergency safety shower and eye/facewash equipment?

This Emergency Safety Shower Decontamination Booth features chemical-resistant fiberglass and is equipped with a pull rod activated shower and push handle eye/ face wash for immediate drenching of personnel exposed to hazardous chemicals.

Emergency eyewashes and showers

September 25, 2016

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An easily accessible, properly working emergency eyewash and shower station is critical at worksites where, in OSHA’s words, “the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials.”

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Equipment reliability is imperative

July 24, 2016

Tracy Haas Depa

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Unlike personal protective equipment such as hard hats and steel-toe boots, emergency eyewashes and showers are not meant to be used every day. Ideally, a worker will never need one. But should an incident such as a chemical splash occur, it’s vital that emergency eyewashes and showers be ready for use.