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Attributes Of Effective Self Contained Eyewash Stations

By Jessica Green


Emergencies are common occurrences at the workstation. This may include the entry of harmful substances into the eyes. A functioning self contained eyewash station is important in ensuring that damage to the eyes is minimized during accidents. This is an emergency unit installed to prevent harm and reduce the effect of harmful substances to the eyes.

Self-contained eyewash stations should be accessible at all times in the event of a calamity. In a factory for instance, it must be located in a place that can be easily accessed by all employees during a disaster. This must be a central place that everyone can access without any difficulties. They must be more concentrated in places where a lot of potentially harmful substances are found.

Obstructions such as fences that might hinder the effectiveness of the station during emergencies must be avoided during their installation. Such hindrances might slow down human movement and their access to help. Sign posts printed in clear and bold language must also be put up nearby so that access is enhanced. It is advisable to put up the sign boards in a diverse array of languages to cater for the needs of those who might not have an understanding of one particular dialect.

The cost of setting up and maintaining the station should also be manageable. This is because they require weekly maintenance to ensure proper operation and to pump away any buildup that might form in the system due to stagnation. This can be time be strenuous both financially and physically and therefore the cost of setting up and running it ought to be within the set budget to prevent unnecessary costs.

It should also be easy to operate. An on-off valve should also be installed so that the system can be activated with a single motion and in shortest time possible. Complicated systems are hard to operate and simplifying its operation is important in preventing adverse calamities in event of an emergency. The on-off valve in the station should be placed at a position that anyone can easily locate and operate during emergencies

Portability is also an important quality in an eyewash station. This means that it must be light and easy to transport to areas that might not be accessible such as hilly terrains. Heavy stations are not only cumbersome to operate and transport but also require huge maintenance costs. The more portable it is, the easier it is to transport it to area where for instance workers cannot move by themselves during emergencies.

Cleaning agents should also be mixed in a clean and bacteria free environment. This is because eyes are very sensitive organs of the body and washing them with infected cleaning agents might cause further harm including blindness. The mixture must also be made early in anticipation of any accidents that could occur. Furthermore an ambulance should be stationed closely to facilitate easy transportation of victims adversely affected by the accident.

A considerable flow of the cleaning agent should be available so that it can completely wash off particles in the event that a lot of chemical gets into the eyes. This will help to clean up the eyes completely without leaving fragments of the particles in your eyes. There should be an ambulance nearby for easy transportation to hospitals during adverse emergencies.




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