Why Eye Wash Stations Matter on Construction Sites
Portable standalone eye wash stations give New York construction sites a practical way to protect workers’ vision, stay compliant with safety rules, and control costs on fast-moving, temporary projects. Their portability, lack of plumbing requirements, and ability to be placed right next to high-risk tasks make them a smart rental item for contractors operating in all five boroughs. Construction workers regularly handle cement, solvents, adhesives, fuels, cutting oils, dust, and flying debris that can injure eyes within seconds. An emergency eye wash station allows immediate flushing, which can greatly reduce the severity of chemical and particulate eye injuries before medical help arrives. - OSHA expects employers to provide eye wash capability wherever workers may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, including construction operations. - ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 sets performance and location criteria, including reachability within roughly 10 seconds of the hazard area. ...