洗眼器标准介绍

一．洗眼器的定义

80年代，洗眼器已经在工业发达国家流行起来，很多化工厂、实验室、医院等领域广泛采用洗眼器作为应急安全防护设备。主要是用于作业人员不慎被有毒有害物质喷溅于眼睛、面部、身体、衣服等，采取紧急冲洗喷淋，稀释有害物质，将危害降到很低。

不过，洗眼器产品只是用于紧急情况下，暂时减缓有害物对身体的进一步侵害，进一步的处理和治疗需要遵从医生的指导。

二。洗眼器执行的标准

我国还没有具体的洗眼器法律法规，目前主要有两个标准参考，1、美标 ANSI Z358.1-2004，2，欧标 DIN-12899,但是，我国大多数执行的还是美标。

ANSI Z358-1 2004 :

The following specifications are taken directly from the ANSI Z358.1-2004standard.

SHOWERS (Plumbed and Self-Contained)

Plumbed Shower: An emergency shower permanently connected to a source of potable water. Self-Contained Shower: A shower that contains its own flushing fluid, and must be refilled or replaced after use.

The specifications below are for plumbed showers only.

1. Heads

A. Positioned no less than 82 from floor.

B. Spray pattern will have a minimum diameter of 20 at 60 above the floor.

C. Flow Rate=20 gallons per minute (GPM) at a velocity low enough to be non-injurious to the user.

D. Center of spray pattern shall be located at least 16 from any obstruction.

2. Valves

A. Off to On in 1 second or less.

B. Stay-open valve (no use of hands).

C. Valve remains on until the user shuts it off.

3. Installation

A. 10 seconds from the hazard. Must be on same level as the hazard and the path of travel shall be free of obstructions that inhibit the immediate use of the equipment.

B. Shower location shall be in a well-lit area and identified with a sign.