Safety showers, sometimes called emergency showers, are designed to wash away any chemicals that may come in contact with a worker’s skin or clothing. These showers are vital to worker safety as they act as a first line of defence against chemical exposure that can occur in the workplace.
Many workplace injuries stem from chemical exposures. So complying with the Australian Standards, which state the use of these showers can help serve as a great first line of defence if a chemical exposure should occur.
In Australia, the law requires workplaces to adhere to the right safety requirements and this means installing stainless safety showers where necessary if you run a business that can lead to dangerous chemicals and substances injuring a worker.
This is done because your workers face an inherent occupational hazard when working with chemicals. The company is responsible for ensuring that every measure has been taken to maximise workplace safety. Companies are required to provide workplace safety equipment that complies with the Standards while also training workers to use this equipment. In an environment high in chemical risk, safety showers are essential for maintaining workplace safety.
If you think your workplace could benefit from safety showers, but you don’t know where to get started, you can contact our team of experts at Spill Station anytime, we’re always here to help.
