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34 Litre Self Contained Portable Eyewash Station
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34 Litre Self Contained Portable Eyewash Station

80 Litre Self Contained Portable Eyewash Station
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80 Litre Self Contained Portable Eyewash Station

HydroClenz Water Preserver for 32-90 Litre Portable Eyewash
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HydroClenz Water Preserver for 32-90 Litre Portable Eyewash

Wall Mounted Economy Eye/Facewash
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Wall Mounted Economy Eye/Facewash

H-STD85G Wall Mounted Eye/Facewash
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H-STD85G Wall Mounted Eye/Facewash

Wall Mounted Covered Emergency Eye/Facewash
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Wall Mounted Covered Emergency Eye/Facewash

Pedestal Mounted Covered Emergency Eye/Facewash
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Pedestal Mounted Covered Emergency Eye/Facewash

Pedestal Mounted Eye/Facewash Stainless Steel
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Pedestal Mounted Eye/Facewash Stainless Steel

Outdoor Pedestal Mounted Emergency Eye/Face Wash Fountain with Integral Lid
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Outdoor Pedestal Mounted Emergency Eye/Face Wash Fountain with Integral Lid

Bench Mounted Covered Emergency Eye/Facewash
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Bench Mounted Covered Emergency Eye/Facewash

2 x 944ml Saline Eyewash Bottles with Wall-Mount & Sign
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2 x 944ml Saline Eyewash Bottles with Wall-Mount & Sign

944ml Saline Eyewash Bottles with Wall-Mount & Sign
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944ml Saline Eyewash Bottles with Wall-Mount & Sign

Whatever the location, all the plumbed-in and self-contained (portable) eye/face washes are designed to be quick and simple to operate. This extensive range is intended for indoor use but may, where practical, be located outdoors in warmer climates.

There are various options to suit all environments: open or closed bowl, plastic or stainless steel and powder coated - perfect for the laboratory. Whether you need wall, pedestal, table or bench mounted eye/face washes there is a model to fit your requirements.

For locations that are unsuitable for fixed installations, the portable units enable rapid response and should be used as a secondary safety measure to supplement plumbed in eye/face wash units.

To start selecting the appropriate eye and face wash equipment, you need to begin by identifying potential hazards in your work facilities. The type of eyewash station, face wash station or safety showers you choose should be based on the type and level of exposure workers may experience to hazards and how many workers may be affected. Some of these hazards include dusty conditions, flammable materials and hazardous chemicals. 

An easy way to understand what you need is to know what each station is used for and how it functions. 

Emergency Eyewash Stations: 

  • They are effective for spills, splashes, debris or dust that may affect only the eyes. 
  • They must be able to offer employees a controlled flow of water to both eyes at the same time. 
  • They must be able to deliver an uninterrupted 15-minute supply of tepid water. 
  • If plumbed, the units must be able to supply between 7.5-19.0 litres per minute. 

Emergency Eyewash and Face Washes Combined: 

  • These units are used when the whole face is at risk from debris, dust, spills or splashes.
  • They can irrigate the face and eyes at the same time. 
  • They can provide a large distribution pattern of water to rinse the entire face properly.

How to Remain Compliant:

Every Australian workplace must keep their workers and the environment safe as per Australian standards, so this means remaining as compliant as possible. To help you understand the compliance needs for eye and face washes, Spill Station can offer audits to keep your workplace as safe as possible. 

Place the Safety Equipment Appropriately: 

Emergency eyewash equipment, whether portable or plumbed, needs to be available for immediate use. It should take no longer than ten seconds for an affected worker to find and reach the nearest eye wash or face wash station.

In order to facilitate this ease of location, the area needs to be well-lit without any obstructions going to and from the device. It should also be well signed so even visitors to your workplace don’t miss it. 

The Flushing Fluid Temperature:

To flush the area without causing any irritation, the flushing fluid should be the right temperature, and not be affected by extreme heat or extreme colds. This means tepid water is the best option, and below 38 degrees Celsius is preferred. 

If piping is likely to be exposed to extreme weather, insulated units are available at Spill Station, and these can help you remain compliant, and more importantly, keep your workplace safe. To determine if you need these insulated units, a workplace audit will help you make the right decision. 

Perform Routine Maintenance: 

The safety unit has to be activated each week if it is plumbed. Any internal face or eye wash strainers should also be cleaned weekly. The supply line must be kept clear of sediment that may build up over time and minimise microbial contamination due to the sitting water. 

On top of this weekly activation, the unit should be inspected once a year by a qualified technician.

Even if you use a portable, self-contained eyewash station, it must also be tested weekly to ensure it is remaining uncontaminated.

FAQs

An eyewash is a device designed to deliver a flushing liquid In a specific volume to flush the eyes safely in the event of foreign objects or hazards entering the eyes. 

Eyewash stations can come as eye and face wash stations and in a unit alongside safety showers.

Every business can benefit from installing an eyewash station as a precaution, but certain businesses must have an eyewash station installed per the Australian Standards.  

Here are some questions to ask yourself to see if you need an eyewash station. 

  • Conducting a workplace eye injury risk assessment will help you assess the chemicals, hazards and work processes most likely to pose a danger to your workers. 
  • Have you attempted to eliminate or reduce identified hazards? Prevention is better than a cure when it comes to hazards, so removal is a good idea where possible. 
  • Have there been any recent changes to the workplace? These changes will require another assessment. 
  • Once you have the risks assessed, consider putting an eyewash station close by.

According to AS 4775, all eyewash stations need to have performance inspections carried out yearly, this is to make sure all the valves and parts work properly. 

That same Australian Standard suggests that all plumbed eyewash and shower systems should be activated weekly. This is to reduce the sediment build-up that may occur in the washing system.

Absolutely, an eyewash station needs to be present where the particles in the air call for PPE, if someone is accidentally exposed to the particles, they can at least flush the area before the damage becomes permanent. 

This rule also goes for all particles in the air that may pose a danger to your staff or the environment.

A squeezer bottle is a great idea, but it is not a substitute for performing a full flush of the eye with tepid water for 15 minutes. In addition, an eyewash bottle is one use only and cannot be refilled as this can lead to cross-contamination. Cross-contamination can lead to an eye infection for the user. 

It is imperative that all employees and management are trained in using an eyewash station, this is due to the fact that anyone can be harmed in an accident. All workers should know beforehand how to operate the unit so that there is no time wasted in preventing an injury.

If you are worried about how to train your employees, Spill Station offers training as well as audits of your facility, in case you need help identifying which safety mechanisms you need and where.

To be in compliance with the Australian Standards and flush the eye at the appropriate flow and timeframe, a plumbed and drained eyewash station is the best choice. Safety shower and eyewash stations can however use a tank wherever plumbing is not available, but it is a safer choice if you use a plumbed system wherever available.