Eye wash stations provide emergency eye treatment for people exposed to hazardous materials. There are three common types of eye wash stations:

• Eye Wash Bowls
  These stations are ANSI approved and are usually attached to emergency showers. They provide a continuous water flow and are recommended for laboratories and other locations with hazardous materials.
• Drench Hoses at Sinks
  These stations provide a continuous water flow, but they are easily contaminated with sediment, and they do not allow the free use of both hands; the use of both hands may be necessary. Drench hoses are not ANSI approved, and they are not preferred for laboratory usage. If you have a drench hose in your work area, flush the hose regularly to remove any sediment.
• Plastic Eye Wash Bottles
  These stations do not provide a continuous water flow, and they do not allow free use of both hands. They are not approved in laboratories or other hazardous areas. Plastic eye wash bottles are ideal, however, for portable eye wash needs and short-term operations where continuous flowing water is not immediately available. If you have a plastic eye wash bottle in your work area, make sure it is filled with sterile water or changed weekly.

¡IMPORTANT!
If the eyes are exposed to hazardous materials or irritating elements, immediately flush the eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Contact a physician, if necessary by dialing 911.