Bottle containing a 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution. It includes an ergonomic eye cup, a dust cap, and instructions. For service stations or for standalone use.

Washing time: approx. 5 minutes.

The bottle is CE marked.

Expiration date: 2 years

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Why have a safety eyewash station at the workplace?

Safety officers or facility managers must be aware that they are required to have a eyewash station within 10 seconds of any harmful material such as chemicals; but they must also be aware that they are obligated to have a safety eyewash available when particles like pollen or other allergens, dust, sawdust, or smoke are present. It is crucial to educate safety officers or facility managers about the risks of eye injuries and the compliance standards found in their sites.

The regulations and emergency plans establish the general requirement that employers provide safety eyewashes in areas with eye hazards in the workplace. The most common and high-incident areas involve the use of paints and solvents, battery charging, washing tool parts, laboratory work, chemical storage, etc. Harmful materials can be present in solid, liquid, powder, mist, or vapor form. The regulations set specific requirements or guidelines that employers must comply with in establishing and maintaining work practices related to eye safety. Specifically, the ANSI Z358.1-2009 standard for emergency showers and eyewash equipment is the definitive standard for meeting OSHA's requirement for adequate facilities.

Determining the Needs for Safety Eyewashes

The OSHA and ANSI requirements for emergency safety eyewashes can be found in the emergency and first aid section of the material safety data sheets (MSDS). The MSDS is a detailed bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of hazardous chemical materials or others; describing the physical and chemical properties, physical and health hazards, exposure routes; precautions for safe handling and use, emergency and first aid procedures; and control measures. The information contained in an MSDS helps employers in selecting safe products and prepares both employers and employees to respond effectively to daily exposure situations and emergencies.

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In any company where activities pose a risk to the eye health of workers, they must have the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), but they must also have emergency elements such as safety eyewashes, with emergency eyewash solutions 500ml for mechanical injuries EW02 being a very suitable option to act in case of an accident.

Eyewash devices are essential in a large number of work environments, as workers may suffer some type of workplace accident due to dust, dirt, or other substances or materials that may enter their eyes, either because they are present in the environment where the work is carried out or due to the work activity itself, as the materials or substances used may be projected or splash into the worker's eyes, with the risks that this entails for the worker.

The emergency eyewash solutions 500ml for mechanical injuries EW02 is a bottle that contains a 0.9% sterile sodium chloride solution, featuring an ergonomic eye cup and a dust cap, along with its corresponding usage instructions. It can be used separately or placed in eyewash service stations.

Safety officers in a company must always keep in mind that workers exposed to eye hazards must have an eyewash station or one of these bottles available within a maximum distance of 10 seconds, in addition to having quick and easy access to it. This way, the affected worker can act to prevent the problem from worsening and potentially causing serious eye injuries, which could even lead to complete or partial loss of vision.

Dust, sawdust, chemical elements, or other substances pose a significant risk to the health of workers who must take extra precautions when working with them, but they must also have the appropriate emergency equipment available, such as the emergency eyewash solutions 500ml for mechanical injuries EW02.

At Sekureco, you can find everything necessary to ensure your safety or that of your workers, both with the Personal Protective Equipment we offer and with collective safety elements, workwear, and emergency equipment.