Axiom PRO-GUARD Manual
PRO-GUARD
Emergency Shower
Operation &
Maintenance Manual
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Please Note: A iom Industrial Manufacturing manufactures and sells emergency shower
equipment and is not licensed or accredited as a health and/or safety specialist. Accordingly,
you may wish to enlist the services of an accredited e pert concerning compliance to the ANSI
Z358.1 emergency equipment standards. The information contained in this publication is
intended for general information purposes only. This publication is not a substitute for review
of the applicable regulations and standards, and should not be construed as legal advice or
opinion. Readers with specific questions should consult with their local authority having
jurisdiction.
Why are emergency showers or eyewash stations important?
The first 10 to 15 seconds after e posure to a hazardous substance,
especially a corrosive substance, are critical. Delaying treatment, even
for a few seconds, may cause serious injury.
Emergency showers and eyewash stations provide on-the-spot
decontamination. They allow workers to flush away hazardous
substances that can cause injury.
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ABLE OF
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ONTENTS
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 4
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Owners’ Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................... 6
Off-loading .................................................................................................................................... 6
Permits .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Electrical ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Employee Training ........................................................................................................................ 6
Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 6
3. Models .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Self-Contained Shower System ..................................................................................................... 7
Uninterrupted Water Supply Models ........................................................................................... 7
Open Air Interior Models .............................................................................................................. 7
Self-Contained Shower System ..................................................................................................... 7
4. Equipment ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Standard Features ......................................................................................................................... 8
Flushing Sources & Fluid ............................................................................................................... 8
Audible and Visible Alarms ......................................................................................................... 10
Shut-off Valves ............................................................................................................................ 10
Spill / Waste Control ................................................................................................................... 10
Optional Equipment Available .................................................................................................... 11
5. Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Emergency Shower Placement ................................................................................................... 12
Delivery ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Tools You May Need ...................................................................... Error Bookmark not defined.
Emergency Shower Activation .................................................................................................... 13
6. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Sample Weekly Inspection Report .............................................................................................. 15
Sample Annual Inspection Report .............................................................................................. 16
7. Appendi A: Drawings and Specifications ........................................................................................... 19
PRO-GUARD Emergency Shower Construction Specifications .................................................... 20
8. Appendi B: Third Party Equipment .................................................................................................... 22
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1. I
NTRODUCTION
Since there is no Canadian standard for emergency showers and
eyewash stations, the ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2009 was used in preparing
this document.
ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 2009 "Standard for Emergency Eyewash & Shower
Equipment" is the technical standard in North America that outlines
what employers must consider, should the potential e ist for accidental
occupational chemical e posure to the eyes or body.
Standards
PRO-GUARD Emergency Showers are
designed in accordance to the intent of the following Standards to
provide immediate emergency response when e posed to a hazardous substance:
•ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 2009 – Emergency Eyewash & Shower Equipment
•OHS Standards 62 / 2003 Part 10, Section 165 Part 4, Section 27
•Alberta Safety Codes Act – Alberta Reg. 448 / 93 General Safety Regulation
•Canadian Welding Bureau 47.1
•API Recommended Practice 54, 3rd Edition
•OSHA 29 CFR 1910.15-c – Suitable Facilities for Quick Drenching or Flushing of the Eyes and
Body
If a worker may be contaminated by harmful substances at a work site,
the employer must provide the facilities, including showers, the worker
needs to remove the contamination before the worker leaves the work
site. – Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009, Section 23
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2. O
WNERS
’
R
ESPONSIBILITIES
Off-loading
•It is the responsibility of the customer to arrange for appropriate off-loading capabilities once
your PRO-GUARD Emergency Shower arrived at site.
•Most PRO-GUARD Emergency Showers can be offloaded with a forklift with a lift capacity of
6,000 lbs (2,725 kg)
•For all Delivery Requirements see Section Delivery on Page 12 below.
Permits
•Consult the local occupational health and safety, fire protection, and environmental protection legislation
in your jurisdiction regarding relevant requirements for installing
your PRO-GUARD Emergency
Shower
.
Electrical
•It is the responsibility of the owner to confirm that the appropriate phase, voltage, breakers and
service are provided for your PRO-GUARD Emergency Shower.
Employee Training
•
Employees who may be exposed to hazardous materials shall be instructed in the location and
proper use of emergency showers.
•Written work procedures should be available to all employees and posted close to the PRO-
GUARD Emergency Shower.
•Training should include instruction in contact lens removal.
Documentation
•Be sure to update your Company’s Emergency Response Plan & Safety Manual to include the
installation, use and maintenance of an Emergency Shower.
Where the eyes or body of any person may be e posed to injurious
corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of
the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for
immediate emergency use. – Code of ederal Regulations C R 1910.151(c)
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3. M
ODELS
Self-Contained Shower System
•Designed for outdoor applications for when a continuous water supply is not available.
•Self-contained and heated water supply.
•Steel shell insulated to maintain consistent room temperature.
•Able to relocate with ease.
Uninterrupted Water Supply Models
•Designed for outdoor applications when there is a continuous water supply available.
Note: All water supply lines must be provided to meet the ANSI minimum flow
requirements at 30-90 PSI.
•Steel shell insulated to maintain consistent room temperature.
•Able to relocate with ease.
Open Air Interior Models
•Designed for indoor applications in a heated area.
•Tank and shower components only (no enclosure).
•Heated fluid tank (to maintain a tepid flushing fluid supply) plumbed with a high speed
pump.
•Some assembly is required at site.
Self-Contained Shower System
•Combines storage areas, change rooms, processing areas or decontamination capabilities
with a self –contained shower system
•Designed primarily for outdoor applications.
•Self-contained and heated water supply.
•Outer Shell insulated to maintain consistent room temperature.
•Able to relocate with ease.
All Models are available in either General Purpose or C1D2 Electrical Configurations.
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4. E
QUIPMENT
Standard Features
•
All Steel Construction
•
Insulated Enclosure (on enclosed models)
•
Emergency Eyewash, Shower and Drench Hose System
•
Heavy Duty Sump
•
600 gallon Water Tank
•
3″ Capped Drain
•
Dual Swing Impact Doors (on enclosed models)
•
Fi ed Windows (on enclosed models)
•
Floor Grating
•
Tank Temperature Gauge
•
Interior Lighting Package (on enclosed models)
•
Audible and Visible Alarms
•
Emergency Activation Switch
Flushing Sources & Fluid
Control Val es
•All control valves shall be readily accessible, simple to operate and shall go from ‘off’ to ‘on’
in 1 second or less.
Temperature
•All systems must be capable of delivering tepid flushing fluid.
•Tepid, as defined in ANSI/ISEA-Z358.1-2009 is: a flushing fluid temperature conducive to
promoting a 15 min irrigation period. A suitable range is 16 - 38°C (60 - 100°F).
•Temperatures in e cess of 38°C (100°F) have proven to be harmful to the eyes and can
enhance chemical interaction with the skin and eye tissue.
•While cold flushing fluid temperatures provide immediate cooling after chemical contact,
prolonged e posure to cold fluids affect the ability to maintain adequate body temperature
and can result in the premature cessation of first aid treatment. Recent information
indicates that a temperature of 16°C (60°F) is suitable for the lower parameter for tepid
flushing fluid without causing hypothermia to the equipment user.
Spray Pattern and Spray Volume
•Overhead shower outlets shall have a spray pattern with a minimum diameter of 50.8 cm
(20 in) at 152.4 cm (60 in) above the surface on which the user stands. It will be capable of
delivering flushing fluid at a minimum of 75.7 litres / minute (20 gpm) for a minimum time
of 15 minutes.
•Eyewash equipment shall be positioned with the nozzles not less than 83.6 cm (33 in) and
no greater than 114.3 cm (45 in) from the surface on which the user stands. It must provide
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flushing fluid to both eyes simultaneously at a volume of not less than 1.5 litres / minute
(0.4 gpm) for 15 minutes.
•Drench hoses shall meet the requirements of the figure below (taken from ANSI/ISEA-
Z358.1-2009 section 8.2) at the pressure and flow specified by the manufacturer.
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Flushing Fluid
As defined in ANSI/ISEA-Z358.1-2009 acceptable flushing fluid can be any of the following:
•Potable water (drinking water),
•Preserved water,
•Preserved buffered saline solution, or
•Other medically acceptable solution manufactured and labeled in accordance with
applicable government regulations
When potable water is used as a flushing fluid, regular solution replacement and or quality
testing is strongly recommended as bacteria can grow rapidly in standing flushing fluid.
Audible and Visible Alarms
•The installation of audible and visual alarms is highly recommended as they can alert other
workers when the emergency shower or eyewash station is being used.
Shut-off Valves
•If shut-off valves are installed on the supply line for maintenance purposes, provisions must
be in place to prevent unauthorized shut-off. Lock-out Tag-out devices are the most
common method to secure shut-off valves.
Spill / Waste Control
•It is the responsibility of the owner to provide for spill control, secondary containment and /
or proper drainage control systems in accordance with the local health & safety, fire
protection and environmental protection legislation.
•Proper disposal of contaminated flushing fluid must be considered when installing new
equipment. Drainage, freezing temperatures, pollutants, and elevated showers are some
factors to consider. Consult with your local authorities for additional guidance on the proper
wastewater disposal.
Note: The sump capacity of the PRO-GUARD Emergency Shower will
NOT contain the total volume of the flushing fluid tank.
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