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Proper Self Contained Eyewash Station

By Jessica Green


Fast and effective response to an emergency is important in the prevention of injury. Self contained eyewash stations are devices set up to wash off any chemicals and particles that might have adverse effects on the eyes during such emergencies. These are installed as emergency units to prevent harm from the eyes and curb potential harm by reducing the effect of these substances to the eyes.

At any time, the station should be accessible especially during accidents. All employees or anyone around the vicinity must be able to access it with little trouble. They also need to be concentrated in places where there is a high possibility of calamities during accidents. This will ensure as much people as possible can use it. Centrality of the location is vital in ensuring easy accessibility during catastrophes.

Objects that could hinder the immediate use of the station must be avoided when they are being installed. Such obstructions include fences that might limit human movement during accidents. Sign posts must also be set up nearby so that it can be easily identifiable. The sign posts must be in bold colors and in a language that can be easily understood. They should be in different languages to cater for those who do not have a grasp of language spoken in the locality.

The installation and maintenance of the stations must also fall within the limits of a budget. Maintenance needs to be done on a weekly basis to ensure smooth operation and drain any clogging that could accrue in the system. A cost effective system is not only important in ensuring effectiveness but also improves access to quality emergency services when an accident occurs.

Operation of the system should also be easy. The valve that activates the system should be switched on with a single motion and take the shortest time possible to start working. Simplifying the operation of this system is vital in preventing calamities and harmful effects to the eyes during accidents. The valve ought to be in a place that can be easily located.

A station should also be portable. This implies that it must be made of light material and therefore be easy to move to inaccessible areas such as hilly places. A heavy system is not only difficult to move and operate but heavy maintenance costs might also come into play when using them, portability ensures easy transportation to places in the accident scene where the casualties cannot move by themselves.

Mixing of the cleaning agents should also be done early in speculation of an accident. The system must be filled with agents that need no mixing and quantitating before use. This should also be carried out in a clean room which is sterile and has no harmful organisms. There should also be an ambulance near the station to transport victims to hospitals during severe incidences.

Cleaning agents should also flow consistently so that it can remove any harmful particles from the eyes. There should be a consistent flow of the cleaning agent for fifteen to twenty minutes to wash off all chemicals from the eyes and avert further damage.




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