One of the greatest fears for any person who you might meet is that they could lose their sight.  It is the sense that we rely on the most in our day to day lives, and the thought of being blinded accidentally without warning is a terrifying prospect.  In a working environment such as a paint shop or industrial area where potentially dangerous chemicals are being used, it is absolutely essential that proper measures such as the installation of an emergency eyewash shower are taken to minimize the risk of harm in the event of a person having an accident.

If a person has been sprayed in the face with a harmful chemical of some kind, then the immediate priority must always be to flush it off the sensitive tissues of the eye as quickly as possible in order to prevent the irritation and caustic effect from doing permanent damage to the eyes.  In a situation where a person needs the fastest possible decontamination of their eyes, then an emergency eyewash shower is the best possible solution, as it is able to deliver a lot of water very quickly, and ensure that the person using it is fully cleaned of any harmful chemicals that may be present.

There are a number of ANSI regulations pertaining to the use and installation of emergency eyewash showers, and these should be kept in mind when choosing the best system for your workplace.  You can choose from a wide variety of different designs and models that are both concealed behind the roof for a smooth look, or exposed and easy to find.  Other variants that are available include self supported stand alone emergency eye wash showers that can be positioned almost anywhere with a water supply.

ANSI regulations state that the shower head must be no more than 96 inches above the ground level however, and the shower should be easy to walk into wit