Emergency Shower and Eyewash Specification and Installation

This white paper outlines the specification and installation considerations for emergency showers and eyewashes, emphasizing the importance of adhering to ANSI Z358.1 standards. It identifies five main factors that must be evaluated: equipment location, visibility, product suitability, tempered water requirements, and maintenance. Equipment location must ensure that emergency devices are within a 10-second walk from potential hazards. Visibility can be enhanced through clear signage and the use of safety green color. The paper stresses the need to critically assess specific risks to select the most suitable emergency response equipment, particularly in environments with unique hazards. It also highlights the ANSI requirement for tempered water, which must be maintained between 60º F and below 100º F during the 15-minute drench cycle to prevent adverse effects on victims. Finally, it underscores the necessity of a proper maintenance process to ensure the functionality of safety equipment, including weekly activations and annual inspections.