GENERAL
For personal safety, safety showers and eye wash stations are essential in areas where there is a risk of hazardous substances being splashed. They are therefore recommended in:
- the chemical and pharmaceutical industries,
- the food and automotive industries,
- chemical, petrochemical and biochemistry laboratories,
- municipal workshops, garages and printing works,
- universities, secondary schools and colleges,
- hospitals and clinics,
- water treatment plants and swimming pools, etc.
- First aid equipment, showers and eye wash stations must be installed close to danger zones. They must be easily accessible and clearly marked.
STANDARDS
Labour Code:
In accordance with Article R. 4224-14 of the Labour Code, workplaces must be equipped with first aid equipment that is appropriate to the nature of the risks and easily accessible.
ISO 3864:
This standard concerns the labelling of equipment. It is implemented at European level by Directive 92/58/EEC. All our first aid equipment is supplied with pictograms that comply with this standard.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 15154-1:
This standard applies to body showers connected to the water supply in laboratories. The main requirements of this standard are:
- The effective water distribution area, at a distance of 700 mm below the shower head, must comply with the following diagram: 95% of the water delivered must be within a circle with a diameter of 800 mm; 50% (± 10%) of the water must fall within a radius of 400 mm in diameter.
- The water flow must be constant and at least 60 L/min.
- The shower must be able to supply water for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- The water velocity must be low enough so as not to injure the user.
- The height under the shower head must be 2200 ± 100 mm from the floor.
- The water supply tap must not close automatically.
- The manufacturer must supply the equipment with installation, operating and maintenance instructions.
- The shower must be supplied with standardised signage (see opposite).
