Emergency Eye Wash Station
Saving Eyesight is a Matter of Seconds!
Emergency eye wash is a fluid, commonly saline, used as an aid in rinsing of the eyes. An Eye Wash Station is the apparatus used to physically wash the eyes in the event that they may be contaminated by foreign materials or substances.
An Eye Wash Station should be quick and simple to use. The unique shape of the Tobin eye wash bottle ensures that even a temporarily blinded and confused person can identify it as an eye wash.
An Emergency Eye Wash Station is required for work environments that may expose employees to harmful chemicals. Even if all appropriate precautions are taken, accidents can still happen. An Eye Wash Station is designed to immediately flush contaminants out of the eyes after exposure. They should be located near high-risk areas and should have the ability to be activated immediately.
An Emergency Eye Wash Station may be beneficial to those with sensitive eyes and can provide relief to the painful side effects of sensitivity or contamination.
The standard requires that an Eye Wash Station should be placed within 10 seconds of potential hazards, immediately adjacent to strong acids, on the same level as the hazard, in a well-lit area, and with an obstruction-free path of travel to the Eye Wash Station.
Proper maintenance of the Eye Wash Station is essential. They should be checked at least weekly to ensure all parts are functioning properly, and that they are clean and ready for use.
The Tobin Eyewash range has been widely used in Europe for 20 years, and is now available in Australia. The aero eyewash range is also excellent.
