OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 states the following:
When the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive, toxic, or flammable materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.

ANSI Z358.1-1998 Standard states the following:
Delivered flushing fluid temperature shall be tepid. This standard also establishes minimum performance and use requirements for eyewash and shower equipment for the
emergency treatment of the eyes or body of a person who has been exposed to injurious materials.

• The shower must have a minimum of 20 GPM for 15 minutes of controlled flow [ANSI 4.5.2 (4)]
• The eyewash must have a minimum of 0.4 GPM for 15 minutes of controlled flow [ANSI 5.3.2 (3)]
• The eye/face wash must have a minimum of
  3.0 GPM for 15 minutes of controlled flow
  [ANSI 7.1.4]
• Units must meet all individual performance requirements when all components are operated simultaneously.

Note: For 30 GPM shower heads the Hubbel EMV will provide 75 F water for 15 minutes.

The Hubbell EMV water heater satisfies the tepid water requirements for a safety drench system.

The Hubbell EMV water heater package is specifically designed to meet your emergency drench system needs by incorporating the following critical features:

1. The carbon steel tank is internally lined with specially formulated hydrastone cement and does not require anodic protection. This lining is critical to the longevity of the tank when storing hot water at elevated temperatures.
2. The mixing valve is specifically designed for emergency safety drench systems and is factory piped and packaged with the water heater tank to simplify installation and ensure a safe and dependable system.
3. The Hubbell EMV Model has 3" foam insulation which reduces stand-by heat losses by over 24% compared to 2" insulated tanks. This provides the owner with a highly efficient and economical solution for emergency drench systems.
4. Unlike instantaneous heaters, the Hubbell model EMV is unaffected by the loss of electric power in its ability to provide tepid water. Furthermore, the dial temperature gauge provides the operator with positive visual verification that the unit is at temperature.

Benefits of a tepid water safety shower/eyewash station:
n Encourage user to wash down long enough to be effective.
n Prevent further injury.
n Get employee back to work fast.
n Provide employee with a feeling of security about his work environment.

Occupational Injuries
n Over 12,000 cases of non fatal chemical burns involving days away from work annually.
n Non fatal chemical burns result in a median of 2 days away from work.
n Average of 118 fatalities annually from exposure to caustic, noxious, or allergenic substances (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics).