safety shower

Chemical spill rinse

A safety shower is an emergency fixture that delivers a large flow of water to rinse hazardous chemicals or other dangerous substances from a person's body.

Found in laboratories, industrial facilities, and anywhere workers handle corrosive or toxic materials: She pulled the lever on the safety shower after acid splashed her arm.

Often paired with an eyewash station.

Related

drench · chemical · chemical burn · spill · lab accident · laboratory · hazmat · burn · rinse · station · pull · pull chain · activation · OSHA · industrial · decontamination · acid · splash

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purpose/function

safety showerbathtub

Fixture for soaking

bath · swimming pool · hot tub · recreational swimming · jacuzzi

hazard relationship

safety showerchemical spill

Accidental release of toxins

acid bath · toxic release · industrial accident

Family

safety, shower, safe, safely, unsafe, safeness, safeguard, safekeeping, safest

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G