Labnori Emergency Shower and Eyewash Cabin / Room, SS3006

In general, the ANSI standard provides that emergency equipment be installed within 10 seconds walking time from the location of the hazard. The equipment must be installed on the same level as the hazard (i.e. accessing the equipment should not require going up or down stairs or ramps). The path of travel from the hazard to the equipment should be free of obstructions and as straight as possible. Users of the equipment should not have to walk around machinery or other obstacles to reach the unit.

However, there are certain circumstances where these guidelines might not be adequate. For example, where workers are handling particularly strong acids, caustics or other materials where the consequences of a spill would be very serious, emergency equipment should be installed immediately adjacent to the hazard. Laboratory environments also require special consideration.