Emergency eyewash and shower units are designed to rinse contaminants from the user’s eyes, face or body. As such, these units are forms of first aid equipment to be used in the event of an accident.
However, they are not a substitute for primary protective devices (including eye and face protection and protective clothing) or for safety procedures when handling hazardous materials. When the worker injured, he (or she) can use the eyewash and shower to wash your eyes or your body, which can reduce the harmless and struggle for the best rescue for further hospital treatment.
Simply installing emergency equipment is not sufficient means of ensuring worker safety. It is also very important that employees are trained in the location and proper use of emergency equipment. Research shows that after an incident has occurred, rinsing eyes within the first ten seconds is essential. Therefore, employees at the highest risk of damaging their eyes in each department must be trained regularly. All employees must know the location of the emergency equipment and be aware that quick and effective rinsing is important in an emergency.
Regarding the function of the eye wash, the ANSI standard requires that emergency equipment be installed within 10 seconds walking distance from the location of a hazard (approximately 55 feet). And the equipment must be installed on the same level as the hazard (i.e. accessing the equipment should not require going up or down stairs or ramps). The path of travel from the hazard to the equipment should be free of obstructions and as direct as possible. The location of the emergency equipment must be marked with a highly visible sign.
When the worker suffers dangers, he uses the eye wash that should be noticed as following:
In emergencies, the afflicted may be unable to open their eyes. Employees may feel pain, anxiousness and loss. They may need others’ help to reach the equipment and use it.
Push the handle to spray the liquid.
When liquid sprays, put the injured employee’s left hand on the left nozzle, and the right hand on the right nozzle.
Put the injured employee’s head over the eyewash bowl which is hand controlled.
When rinsing the eyes, use both hands’ thumb and index finger to open the eyelids, rinsing for at least 15 minutes.
After rinsing, seek medical treatment immediately.
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Post time: Mar-05-2024
