Assessing
Assessing helps determine the emergency shower solution required for a new or existing workplace. By reviewing the hazards, working conditions and number of people present, it helps establish whether showers are needed, how many should be installed and where they should be located, with reference to EN 15154 and ANSI Z358.1.
The four key factors in an emergency shower assessment
Assessing hazards in the workplace
- The safety system must match the scope and intensity of the hazards present
- For instance, if an accident involving strong acids or caustics can occur, emergency showers should be immediately available
- Outside showers should be heated and insulated if temperatures can go low
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Permanent or temporary hazards
Permanent hazards are often found in laboratories, warehouses, production facilities and kitchens.
However, accidents may well occur during the transportation of people and substances, so the safety measures should also include these temporary danger zones.
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Number of people at risk
Another important factor to consider is the number of people that could potentially be affected by an accident.
If, in case of a major emergency, several employees could get injured simultaneously, one shower may prove insufficient.
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Assessment of potential injury extent
Partial injuries are common in laboratories and kitchens, where the hands, eyes, and face can be exposed to harmful substances.
Full-body damage is more likely to occur in warehouses and production facilities, where quantities are large, and accidents can be extensive and impactful.
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