Eye wash
The eye shower is a technical first aid device ( emergency shower ) that is mainly used in laboratories and manufacturing companies. The eye shower can be used to rinse the eyes (and of course the face) to remove foreign objects or dilute contamination until a doctor can intervene for further treatment. It is operated by the injured person himself or by a third party.
A distinction is made between systems that are permanently connected to the drinking water network and portable units (eye wash bottles) and tank systems. Portable rinsing bottles in combination with a special rinsing liquid include: a. for equipping vehicles that are used in the rescue service. The requirements for eye showers, like those of other emergency shower facilities, are standardized within the European Union and the USA.
See also
literature
- DIN 12899-3: Emergency equipment; Emergency shower facilities; Body showers in companies and outdoor facilities; Safety requirements, tests
- EN DIN 15154-2: 2006 Safety showers - Part 2: Eye showers with water connection
- EN DIN 15154-4: 2008 Safety emergency showers - Part 4: Eye showers without drinking water connection
Web links
- Eye shower standards - Comprehensive compilation of standards for eye shower and safety shower
