How to Install an Eyewash Shower Station for Maximum Efficiency

Importance of Eyewash Shower Stations

MERNUS maintains employee health as a top priority. One means of achieving this is through an eyewash shower station. This station cleans anything toxic that could come in contact with our eyes. Follow along to learn to properly set up an eyewash safety shower with eye wash station.

Where to Put Your Eyewash Shower Station

Identify the best location for your eyewash shower station The first step It should be easily accessible in a crisis. Put it close to places where eye injuries may occur, such as close to chemical storage areas or labs. Keep in mind, safety is extreme importance.

Step 1: Find the Right Location for Your Eyewash Shower Station

Now that you’ve found the right spot, it’s time to install the shower and eye wash station. Here are the steps to ensure this is working:

Place the station at an appropriate height so that it is accessible in an emergency.

Make sure the water is safe for your eyes by connecting the station to clean water.

Make sure the water flows well and is the right temperature by testing the station.

Ensure the station is easy to use, with clear instructions.

Maintaining Your Eyewash Shower Station

Once you have your eyewash shower station set up, it’s important to maintain it. Here are some tips:

To ensure that the water supply is safe, please check it from time to time.

Make sure the water is flowing properly and at the right temperature.

Lift the station to prevent soil and garbage that may close it.

Repair any broken parts to maintain the station in good condition.

How to Train your Employees to Use the Eyewash Shower Station

Sure, having an eyewash shower station is fantastic, but your people must know how to use it. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Everyone should know where the shower and eyewash station is and how to get there quickly.

Train them in the operation of the station, including the correct duration to wash their eyes.

Use the station in practice emergencies, so that all are prepared for actual ones.

Eyewash Shower Station Safety Regulations

In conclusion, it is important to ensure your eyewash shower station is compliant with all safety regulations. Here are a few key principles:

Verify that the station complies with the ANSI Z358. [Note: the standard cited is the American National Standard for Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment (ANSI Z358.1-2014), which was updated in 2014; the most current version is ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 Standard.]

Make sure the station is at an easily accessible location and within 10 seconds of where an accident can occur.

To enable people to quickly locate the station during an emergency, provide good lighting and signage.

Maintain records of tests and maintenance to demonstrate that the station is properly maintained.