Safety showers and eye baths are essential first aid equipment in minimising the damage caused by contamination of workers with harmful materials They are usually simple to operate, will deliver the right amount of water at the right pressure and when installed at the appropriate location with correct staff training, will provide good protection if spills occur. The reality, however, is that certain barriers may prevent effective usage of safety showers.
Good practice, in the event of a chemical spill, is to remove ALL contaminated clothing. However, for most people getting naked in view of work colleagues would not be high on their ‘to do list’. Compromising one’s privacy and the fear of public nudity should not be underestimated when thinking about the psychological barriers of needing to use a safety shower. However, if someone is in absolute agony from a serious acid spill then it is likely that social taboos will be put aside fairly swiftly.
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