Compliance
Assessing
What is installed and is the configuration in compliance with EN 15154 / ANSI Z358.1
Which hazards are present?
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The safety system must match the scope and intensity of the hazards present
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For instance, if an accident involving strong acids or caustics can occur, emergency showers should be immediately available
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Outside showers should be heated and insulated if temperatures can go low
Further recommendations:
Are the hazards permanent or temporary?
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.
Further recommendations:
How many people are present?
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.
Further recommendations:
Are injuries likely to be partial or full-body?
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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Want to know more?
Sebastian Eskelund
ESS Business Unit Manager
Emergency Shower Systems
Mobile: +45 2340 1086
see@broen-lab.com
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