Posted By Nick Wilkinson
We are installing an acid etch and pickling bay at present and i am in discussion regarding the installation of emergency shower and eye wash stations.
However i would like to know whether there is a European standard that i need to comply with regarding the amount and siting of these articles, or am i OK in thinking that as long as the contaminated individual can gain access to emergency deluge controls within a short distance and there are no obstacles i am covered?
Any advice and help on this issue will be greatly appreciated.

Nick

Posted By Mitch
Nick,

What do the suppliers advise?

Mitch

Posted By Jane Blunt
Just a word of caution - I cannot find any mention in the standard for providing some means to drain the water away. The actuator latches 'ON' and 60 litres of water a minute soon mounts up to a considerable problem (it can 'rain' in the room underneath).

Having a sensible drainage arrangement also removes one of the excuses for not flushing the shower in the legionella regime!

Jane

Posted By Chris Jerman
Two points for you to consider once you have settled on the shower provider.

Routing the water to the unit can be achieved in many ways, but it may be necessary to route pipes across roof areas and down an opposite wall. This has the effect of heating the water in the pipes, especially in summer or if your process generates heat. It can be hot enough at the point of discharge, to make a cup of tea!

The other point is that unless a hood is placed over the rose, dirt seems to find its way up into the head and on use, filthy water will run out - into any wounds etc.

They will benefit from a quick purge on a regular basis. We fitted a garden tap in the pipe line so that the system could be run off without water going everywhere.

Chris Jerman