Different Types Of Safety Eye Showers

Protecting the eyes of the workers in industrial environments through implementing accessible eye wash stations is the least that can be done to make sure that if an injury does occur, it will be addressed as soon as possible and the consequences will be as mild as possible.

There are different options when it comes to safety eye showers and it is mostly recommendable to have more options available as opposed to sticking simply to one. When you consider the various types of safety measures and test their plausibility, hypothetically, you will be able to become a better judge about what kind of investment will be most suitable for the conditions of your company.  

Nedless to mention, the safety measures' compliance with the local regulations should also be taken into account and examined thoroughly before the installation of an emergency shower begins. Also, you mustn't cast a shadow upon the cost for the installation and the requirements for the maintenance of the different eye wash stations you'll be relying on. Accessibility of the eyewash showers is your prime goal, since the sooner the injured person can gain access to the helpful water flow, the better for everyone.

Now, let's take a look at the different options you should be looking into, and remember, you needn't rely on exclusively one type of protection.

Self-Contained Eyewash Shower Station

This type of eye shower should only be taken into account for temporary activities, they are not your all-inclusive solution. They are mobile and a great source of instant help for injuries that occur on construction site.

They are divided into two types of stations:

• Mixed concentrate units

These stations use a mixture of tap water and preservative in order to diminish the growth of bacteria. The rule for maintenance of these station states that they should be cleaned and also refilled every six months. There is, however, a medical concern present regarding the usage of tap water. It is being discussed whether tap water can actually help an injured person or furthermore contaminate the affected eye area.

• Cartridge units

These units make use of saline solution or purified water which is a much better solution rather than tap water. The obvious drawback is the fact that they do not last longer than 24 hours and after they reach their expiration hour, they have to be replaced.
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• Plumbed Eyewash Stations

This type of eye shower is to be conveniently plumbed to a water source that is situated near the working area. They also use tap water, just as the mixed concentrate stations, but have proven to be a reliable eye-savior in many dangerous occurrences. Experts point out that whatever kind of protective combination a company plans to adhere to, a plumbed eyewash station is a must.