Eye Washer
Eye Washer: Essential Emergency Eye Protection
Quickly flush away hazardous splashes!
Our ANSI-compliant Eye Washer delivers a vital 15-minute flow of tempered, sterile water to eyes in chemical, dust, or particulate emergencies.
Durable, easy-to-activate, and designed for labs, workshops, and industrial settings.
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Fast Response: Immediate, hands-free activation.
ANSI Z358.1 Compliant: Meets rigorous safety standards.
Tepid Water: Delivers controlled-temperature flushing.
Critical Safety: Mitigates injury from chemical exposure.
Formal Introduction: Emergency Eye Washer Station The Emergency Eye Washer Station is a critical piece of primary safety equipment designed to provide immediate decontamination for personnel who have suffered accidental exposure of the eyes to hazardous substances, including chemicals, corrosive materials, dust, or foreign particulates.
Engineered to comply rigorously with international safety standards, notably ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, this unit is essential for maintaining workplace safety protocols in environments where ocular hazards are present.
Key Features and Specifications:
Compliance: Fully meets the requirements of ANSI Z358.1 (or relevant regional standard, e.g., EN 15154 in the EU) for flow rate, duration, water temperature, and activation.
Flow & Duration: Delivers a consistent, controlled flow of flushing fluid (potable water or sterile saline solution) for a full 15-minute duration as mandated by safety standards.
Tepid Water Delivery: Incorporates design features or requires connection to a tempered water source to provide flushing fluid within the crucial range of 16°C to 38°C (60°F to 100°F), preventing thermal shock or hypothermia and encouraging full use.
Hands-Free Activation: Features a quick-opening valve mechanism (e.g., push-plate, foot pedal, or pull-lever) enabling immediate, hands-free operation within one second, even for impaired users.
Dual Spray Heads: Positioned at the correct height and distance apart to simultaneously flush both eyes effectively without requiring manual holding.
Dust Covers: Equipped with protective covers that automatically retract upon activation, shielding the spray heads from airborne contaminants while ensuring readiness.
Durable Construction: Manufactured from robust, corrosion-resistant materials (e.g., stainless steel, coated brass, high-grade plastics) suitable for demanding industrial, laboratory, or educational environments.
Visibility & Access: Features high-visibility yellow components and must be installed in a highly accessible location within 10 seconds' travel time from the hazard, free from obstructions and clearly marked.
Primary Applications:
- Chemical Processing Plants
- Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
- Research & Development Laboratories
- Educational Science Laboratories
- Healthcare Settings (Pharmacies, Cleanrooms)
- Painting, Coating, and Battery Maintenance Areas
- Any workplace handling corrosive, irritant, or toxic substances.
Purpose:
To provide immediate, on-the-spot emergency first aid to minimize tissue damage, reduce the severity of injury, and preserve eyesight following accidental exposure, prior to seeking professional medical attention.
Installation: Requires connection to a potable water supply meeting pressure requirements and, ideally, a system providing tempered water. Regular weekly activation testing is mandatory to ensure proper function.