Emergency eyewash equipment is required anywhere concentrated corrosives (acids or bases), cleaners, disinfectants or other chemicals or substances that could injure the eyes are present. Every building containing custodial closets, laboratories, pesticide mixing stations, chemical mixing or transport areas, darkrooms, warehouses, hair salons, battery charging stations and more requires such a station.
The best time to consider emergency eyewash options is at the outset of planning a new building. Factors such as location, portability, reliability, maintenance, cost and efficacy all play a role in determining the type of station that will meet the needs of employers and workers alike.