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27,450 Workplace Eye Injuries in Just 1 Year

There were 27,450 workplace non-fatal eye injuries that resulted in days out of work reported in the U.S. in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of those, about 10% were from chemical burns. There were undoubtedly many more exposure injuries that did not result in days of lost work, probably because they were treated quickly in eyewash stations.

The specification and installation of emergency showers and eyewashes requires careful consideration of several factors, most of which are driven by the specific needs and risks of a given business as well as the requirements of ANSI Z358.1 (American National Standard Institute).

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Here are five important factors to consider:

1) Equipment Location

2) Assure Visibility

3) Product Suitability

4) Tempered Water Requirement

5) Assure Proper Maintenance

Read the full white paper regarding these 5 important considerations when specifying and installing an emergency  eyewash and/or shower here>>Best Practices White Paper.

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