Plumbed Emergency Showers and Eyewash Stations

Studies have shown that users usually flush exposed body parts five minutes or less despite the required 15-minute flushing. The reasons were always related to the extreme discomfort users experienced using cold water. In cold climates the water temperature in indoor plumbed systems can be in the 2-7°C (35-45°F) range.

Also, drinkable tap water may not provide the best flushing solution. Tap water contains many contaminants and could aggravate the injured body part. Chlorine in some municipal water supplies also can irritate and leach salt from the eye tissue. As well, tap water may contain rust, scale and chemicals. To keep the water line fresh, running the water continually will maintain fresh water. Periodically testing and treating your plumbed emergency eyewash stations should remove chemical contaminants.

Portable, Self-Contained Eyewash Stations

Portable, self-contained eyewash stations have a limited amount of fluid. As a result, maintenance is critical to ensure that units are fully charged at all times.

These eyewash stations also require ongoing maintenance of the buffered saline solution. The agents used to control bacterial growth are effective for certain limited periods of time. Also, small amoebae capable of causing serious eye infections have been found in portable and stationary eyewash stations. Consequently it is important to monitor the shelf life of the solution and replace the solution when it has expired.

Eye and Skin Flush

Eyewash Skin Wash Products is a sterile, preserved, buffered, saline solution. Personal eyewash devices are intended to supplement, not replace, eyewash units. When moving an injured person, personal products may also be used for continued irrigation.

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