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Indoor Combination Safety Shower & Eye Wash

Stainless Safety Shower and Eye/Facewash
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Stainless Safety Shower and Eye/Facewash

Stainless Steel Safety Shower and Covered ABS Eye/Facewash
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Stainless Steel Safety Shower and Covered ABS Eye/Facewash

Stainless Steel Safety Shower
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Stainless Steel Safety Shower

Ceiling Mounted Unheated Emergency Safety Shower
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Ceiling Mounted Unheated Emergency Safety Shower

Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Safety Shower
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Stainless Steel Wall Mounted Safety Shower

Initial Safety Shower or Eyewash Inspection, Test, & Maintenance Service
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Initial Safety Shower or Eyewash Inspection, Test, & Maintenance Service

Spill Station® Australia exclusively distributes Hughes indoor range of safety showers and eye wash units which are designed to meet both Australian and International Standards.

The main thing to know is we stand behind our product. All units in the Hughes Safety Shower range have a 2 year warranty. That is double the warranty of any other shower supplier.

Valves:

  • Virtually unbreakable.
  • Purpose built patented design.
  • Full bore ball valve.
  • PTFE seals.
  • Made from fully 316 stainless steel.
  • 360 degree positively angled spindle.
  • Fully enclosed valve stop assembly.
  • Glass reinforced nylon lever.

Spray Nozzle:

  • Heady duty glass reinforced moulded nylon construction.
  • Cyclonic delivery conical spray profile
  • Complies with ANSI and Australian Standard spray profile requirements even at lower water pressures.
  • Unlike common shower roses it will not become blocked by smaller particles.

Piping:

  • All pipes are made from semi-polished 304 stainless steel.
  • All fittings are made from 316 stainless steel.
  • Fully 316 stainless steel models are also available.

Construction:

  • The modular approach to construction provides maximum flexibility. All optional fittings including eyewash, eyewash operation pedal, signage and lighting can be easily retro-fitted to your safety shower if required.

 

Whether or not you need emergency showers or eyewash stations will be based on the intricacies of your workplace, and the work done in your facilities. After understanding the risks, you may need a combination of indoor eyewash and shower station. This combination unit has the power to flush any part of the body, or all of the body as well as the eyes simultaneously. These combination showers are highly recommended as they are helpful when a worker is not in a fit state to follow directions and simply needs everything at once.  

Spill Station Helps You Stay Compliant

When it comes to installing either an eyewash station or a safety shower, you must remain adherent to the Australian Standard AS4775-2007. This standard is in place to help keep workplaces as safe as possible for both employees and the environment. 

Here are the standards for a combination eyewash and shower:

  • Eyewash must be able to deliver a minimum of 11.4L per minute for 15 minutes. 
  • Shower must deliver a flow of 76 litres per minute for 15 minutes.
  • The eyewash and shower must be able to run simultaneously without a disruption in the water flow. 
  • The water must be tepid to help cool burns, prevent chemical absorption and minimise further injury.
  • The safety shower and eyewash station must be well lit, well signed and easy to find in the case of an emergency.
  • An injured employee must be able to get to the shower within 10-15 seconds. 
  • The activation of both the shower and eyewash must be easy.

Correct Safety Shower Placement

For many businesses the correct installation of an emergency safety shower and eyewash unit is important. This is because the unit is designed to provide immediate decontamination for any workers who may have been exposed to hazardous chemicals, particles or even a fire. In the event of exposure, the first 10-15 seconds are critical, as these are the difference between making a full recovery or having serious lasting injuries. 

With this in mind, here is what to consider when it comes time to install a safety shower and eyewash combination unit. 

High Accessibility

This is because an injured worker must be able to reach the safety area in ten seconds. So the safety equipment has to be on the same level as the hazard without anything blocking the way, or any ladders, doors or gates obstructing direct passage. 

This becomes more important when you realise that an injured worker has to be carried to the shower, or may be in shock and pain, so the easier it is to get to the shower, the better. 

High Visibility

In order for the safety shower to remain accessible, it must also be visible. If an injured person, or even other employees can’t quickly identify the location of the safety shower combination unit, there is greater risk of damage from the exposed hazards. To make sure your safety station is as easy to see as possible, it should have a warning placard and be highly visible. 

The whole area near the safety equipment should be well illuminated. This means that multiple light sources are wise in the event of power cuts, light bulbs no longer working or just faulty power lines.  

High Temperatures

If your workplace is subject to either extremely high or extremely cold temperatures, there are further standards to consider. These standards say that emergency decontamination equipment should be protected from the environment, and this is to ensure the unit functions correctly, regardless of the weather. At Spill Station, we offer insulated safety units to combat this. 

Hazard Class Of Chemicals

The next thing to consider will be to understand which hazardous materials you have as certain dangerous goods must have a safety shower nearby. In addition, you must be aware of the risks in the workplace that may not simply stem from the dangerous goods.  

If you’re finding this process to be daunting, Spill Station offers audits in risk assessment for your workplace as well as help with installation and training. Here at Spill Station we are your one stop shop for all your safety needs.

FAQs

Safety showers and by extension eyewash stations are essential components of workplace safety. They are designed to reduce the harmful effects of exposure to hazardous chemicals or debris by rinsing the skin of contaminants, providing emergency treatment for burns or even allowing workers to shower at the end of the day.  

If you don’t have a safety shower onsite or have one installed incorrectly you are magnifying the risk of exposure to workers and can easily turn a small accident into a major incident that can have repercussions and fines involved.

To be compliant, safety showers must comply with the Australian Standard AS4775. This outlines that the emergency shower must run at 75.5L/min for at least 15 minutes, and any supplementary equipment such as a hand-held drench hose must have low enough flow to not injure the user. 

In addition to these general requirements there are more in-depth ones as follows: 

  • All equipment must be tested weekly and inspected with a tag for compliance annually. 
  • You must be able to travel to the shower unobstructed within 10 seconds or 15 metres, without steps to climb. 
  • Tepid water must be used if your safety shower is outdoors, and a scald protection valve is necessary if the pipe or water tank may be in the sun. 
  • The valve must go from closed to open in one second and remain open without the use of the user's hands. 

The first step is to know what the nearby risks and hazards are. This can be done with a risk assessment, but in general, a common sense approach is also valid. It is important to note however that you need to locate the shower far enough away from a hazard so it doesn’t become contaminated when in operation.  

The second step is to ensure the emergency shower is clearly visible, well lit and has the appropriate signage. Once this is done, no one will miss the shower in an emergency.  

The final thing to keep in mind is that you need enough safety showers for the area, but not too many, as you do not want congestion on the way to a safety shower. If this seems complicated, Spill Station can offer a risk audit of your workplace.

The weekly activation test is designed to make sure that the shower is ready to work for the required time in the event of an emergency. This also clears the lines of any build-up or sediment that may have built up and could prevent water from being delivered to the shower as well as minimising contamination. 

When it comes time to do this test the duration must be sufficient to completely flush out any stagnant water in the pipework. 5 minutes is generally recommended to ensure the pipes are fully flushed. This testing is designed to replicate a real-life emergency scenario so you can be confident your safety equipment works in the event of an emergency.

Remaining compliant with your outdoor safety shower is a hard task. This is why Spill Station is on hand to help. Contact us anytime for training, audits or even to just chat about what we offer and how we can help you. 

Our aim is to keep you and your workers safe while remaining to Australian standards.