Eye wash and body shower stands

For splashes of chemicals into eyes or skin, it may be required to cleanse the affected area with water as quickly as possible to decrease the extent of injury.

For this, eye wash and body shower stations should be installed at key locations in the chemical stores and production areas with proper signages. See below figures for easy identification.

These stations should be:

• Reachable quickly (high hazard = closer distance)
• Placed in a well-lit area and identified with signage (see figure below)
• Located on the same floor level as the hazard area
• Functioning with adequate supply of water at the right temperature and pressure