Summary of the Installation of Emergency Flushing and Eye-Washing Devices in the Finished Product Tank Area

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Eyewash stations in the finished product storage area are one of the essential safety devices in such an operating environment, as the main function of a company’s finished product storage area is to store chemically pure products on a short-term basis before shipping them in bulk. Since oxygen in the air can form explosive mixtures with vapors of chemical substances, it is imperative to equip the finished product storage areas in enterprises with eyewash stations in accordance with standards, in order to ensure the safety of workers. The eyewash stations and shower stations in the finished product tank area serve as emergency rescue equipment in the event of an accident. They are installed in accordance with relevant standards so as to provide injured workers with clean water for rinsing their eyes or entire bodies as soon as possible in such an emergency, thereby minimizing the damage caused by chemicals to those workers. However, the timeliness and thoroughness of flushing the injured area affect the severity of the injury. Moreover, eye wash stations cannot replace medical equipment; therefore, they must be installed within a radius of 15 meters as required. Workers must also be trained on how to reach the eye wash stations quickly and how to use them, and they should seek medical attention promptly after performing emergency flushing. When workers in the cost storage area need to use an eye washer, they only need to gently push the handle with their hand, and water will flow out; the workers then simply need to bend down and bring their eyes close to the stream of water in order to rinse them. After rinsing, push the handle back to close the on/off valve. When a malfunction is detected in the eyewash station in the cost storage area, it should be reported for repair promptly; at the same time, the personnel working in that area must also use the equipment correctly and take good care of it. However, it is recommended to have at least one set of emergency spare parts available in the department or maintenance team, so that the eyewash station can be repaired or have its components replaced promptly when necessary. Finally, regarding the selection of eyewash stations in the cost tank area. It is recommended to use industrial-grade 304 stainless steel, or to add an ABS anti-corrosion coating on top of it. In cold climates, it is recommended to use anti-freezing eye washers made of industrial-grade 304 stainless steel with an ABS anti-corrosion coating. If an electrically heated eye washer is used, explosion-proof measures must be taken, or an explosion-proof electrically heated eye washer should be selected directly. In recent years, the eyewash basins and shower basins in imported and some domestic eyewash devices have been made of ABS engineering plastic. However, in industrial applications, the physical properties of ABS are inferior to those of stainless steel. Therefore, when making a choice in this regard, it is important to opt for stainless steel as much as possible. It might be similar to what was posted a couple of days ago, but one thing to keep in mind is that, as required, the installation location should be within 15 meters of the diameter of the hazard source. However, it is recommended to set the distance to be either 15 meters from the source of danger or a travel time of 3–5 seconds. It includes the distance along the arc, not the straight-line distance.