Hi Anne
I look after around 2000 people in the food processing industry. In one
factory site we have plumbed in eye wash stations. In the rest I have
placed a number of bottle eye wash stations. I have found no difference in
efficiency other than the bottles are less inclined to soak the rest of the
patient's body. Cost wise plumbed in eye wash is cheaper than the bottles
which I get for £5.25p less my discount plus VAT. I am informed that
plumbing in a station can cost around £300 but it is a one-off cost. Bottle
you have to use 500ml, it's a laid down minimum and first aiders have to be
instructed to throw away any unused water. Expiry dates must be checked
regularly but generally the bottles have a year or two's life. I always
order the Optrex product. They have an eye guard on the top of each bottle.
Optrex are the most expensive but I feel the cost of losing an eye to be far
higher and it is all too easy for an over-enthusiastic first aider to shove
the spout of the bottle right into the eye or for the patient to jump into
the spout during treatment. The guard safeguards the eye in such
circumstances.
I have used these systems for over 8 years and have had no problems with
either other than having to insist on the more expensive product when cost
conscious managers start trying to economise. I have always won so far!
Jay
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From: "Barnes Anne A" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2004 10:45 AM
Subject: eyewash
> hello, I want to canvas opinion on the use of eyewash bottles as opposed
to
> eyewash stations.
> I have heard from some people that eyewash bottles are not effective and
> that eyewash sprays should be used.
> I have also heard that eyewash sprays can damage the eye.
> I would appreciate any comments.
> thanks
> Anne Barnes
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