In the workplace, emergency eyewash and showers flush away hazardous chemicals and other contaminants. Accessed quickly enough (and if used for long enough) an eyewash or safety shower can minimise bu...
Emergency decontamination stations must be installed wherever workers are at considerable risk of being injured by chemicals or other hazardous materials. It’s mandatory first aid equipment under WHS ...
Risk management is a process of identifying hazards, then (if they can’t be removed) finding ways to minimise the harm they can cause. At the same time you’re monitoring any safety controls already in...
Purchasing and installing any emergency equipment is only one step in the safety process. You also need to follow up with clear and practical operating procedures — ie, policies that your workers wil...
To be effective, emergency decontamination equipment needs to be installed correctly and in a location that will best serve the employees and contractors working in the area. This blog introduces 5 es...
Here at STOREMASTA we visit workplaces all over Australia, NZ and South East Asia. And we regularly see fully compliant safety cabinets, chemical stores and emergency decontamination equipment fall in...
In the workplace, emergency showers and eyewash facilities are used to provide immediate decontamination if workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals, flying particles, or are injured in a fire.
Emergency showers are used to wash away hazardous chemicals and other contaminants from the head and body of an injured worker.
Now you’ve purchased and installed eyewash facilities and an emergency shower, how are you going to keep the equipment operational and compliant?
Irrigating the eyes as soon as possible after a chemical exposure burn is the most critical factor in minimising tissue damage.
Eye injuries in the workplace are very common and occur when chemicals or foreign objects enter the eye area.
You have a duty to provide a safe workplace to your workers as well as keep surrounding properties and the environment safe from harm.
