【Common Issues in Haichuan Pipeline Design】--Installation of Eye Wash Stations and Related Requirements

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Settings for eye wash stations and related requirements: 1. \"Code for Safety and Health Design of Chemical Enterprises\" HG20571-2014, 5.1.6 – In work areas where there is a high risk of liquid toxicity, safety measures such as eye wash stations and shower stations must be installed; the service radius of these stations should not exceed 15 meters. 5.6.5 – In work areas where there is a risk of chemical burns, safety measures such as eye wash stations and shower stations must be installed; again, the service radius of these stations should not exceed 15 meters. The water quality of the flushing water for lavators and eye wash stations must comply with the provisions of the current **standard, the “Hygienic Standards for Drinking Water” GB 5749, and a continuous supply of water must be ensured ； The drainage from washers and eyewash stations should be connected to the factory’s sewage system. First-aid kits should be placed in safe locations within the plant area, and workers must be equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment. II. Design Specifications for Emergency Scouring Systems in the Petrochemical Industry, SH/T 3205-2019: 5.1.4 When the ambient temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius, anti-freezing measures shall be installed in the emergency scouring systems. Article 5.4.3: 1. The flow rate of the eye wash nozzles shall be 1.5 L/min or higher; 2. The single water stream shall be equipped with flow rate control devices ； 3. The structure of the eye wash nozzle should provide space for arm movement to facilitate eye washing ； 4. The height of the water jet emitted by the eye wash nozzle should be between 150 mm and 300 mm; 5. The eye wash nozzle should be equipped with a dust cover