Thursday, 25 February 2016

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.

Accessibility at all times must be considered in setting up a station. In the event of an accident, it should be accessible by all employees or everyone around the work environment. It should be accessed without any trouble. They should also be centered mostly in areas with high potential of calamities in case of an accident so that many people can be served as much as possible. In should also be centrally located in that zoned area to ensure easy access during emergencies.

Obstructions such as fences that might hinder the effectiveness of the station during emergencies must be avoided during their installation. Such hindrances might slow down human movement and their access to help. Sign posts printed in clear and bold language must also be put up nearby so that access is enhanced. It is advisable to put up the sign boards in a diverse array of languages to cater for the needs of those who might not have an understanding of one particular dialect.

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.

The flow of the cleaning agent should also be consistent. The agent must fully remove all harmful substances from the eyes and leave all fragments of it. In adverse incidents, a consistent fifteen to twenty minute flow is required to completely wash off the chemicals.




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