The need for an emergency safety shower and eye wash station on a construction site should never be underestimated, no matter how short the job. Those engaged in construction site are constantly at risk of exposure to harmful chemicals and substances, which often present the possibility of life-changing injuries (including sight loss) if appropriate mitigation is not in place.
Emergency Safety Showers & Eye Wash Units Protect Construction Workers From Dust Hazards
Hazardous dust can present a major risk to construction site workers. For example, silica dust is known to cause kidney disease and lung cancer, among other illnesses, so it is of the utmost importance that every measure is taken to protect construction workers from it. Obviously, appropriate respiratory PPE (available from our sister company, M.A. Healy & Sons) should be worn by all staff working with or near such dust, but it’s also important that workers have access to emergency safety showers and eye wash units on site. These will prove vital should their eyes or other areas of their bodies become exposed to this substance.
Emergency Safety Showers & Eye Wash Units Protect Construction Workers From Hazardous Gases
A variety of chemicals and gases can be present on a construction site. While appropriate PPE should always be worn, it is vital that workers have access to emergency safety showers and eye wash equipment should they become exposed to these on the job. Even cleaning fluids can be quite harmful should workers become exposed, not to mention the other substances and gases that can potentially leak onto a construction site.Â
Emergency Eye Wash Stations and the Risk of Debris
By their very nature, construction site workers need to be mindful of the risk of debris getting into their eyes, be it dirt, sand, or other projectiles. An emergency eye wash station should be present on every construction site, with read, unhindered access should a worker’s eyes become exposed to debris.
For more information on emergency safety showers and eye wash stations for construction sites, feel free to call the Gaslines Ltd. team for a free consultation. They’ll be happy to advise on the best option for your site, and have years of experience as authorised agents for Hughes Safety Showers in the Republic of Ireland.
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