• Bruce Tollan
    32
    What are others doing in this space. we have low levels of hazardous substances. what would trigger the requirement for an eyewash / emergency shower?
  • Andrew
    404
    Do your quantities trigger HASNO? Doesn't really matter anyway - read the SDS and see what it says. We have a shower in one area (highish risk) and eye wash in First Aid to cover other areas (minimal risk).
  • Chris Anderson
    71
    You'd need to carry out a risk assessment, what are the hazardous substances? How are they used? How much could be lost in a spill?

    The answer to your question would be different if you're using hydrochloric acid vs. a weak acid, and it would depend on what you have on hand. If they're small quantities, you're close to a medical centre and you have clean running water then you're probably fine. So a lot depends on your situation
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