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The Speakman SE-545 is a free standing eye wash station, pedestal mounted with a stainless steel rectangular bowl. Its panic bar activator sits on top of the unit, making it easy to find and operable with either hand. The soft aerated sprays let a casualty comfortably flush their eyes for the ANSI-recommended 15 minutes, and the unit is compliant to ANSI Z358.1.
Why choose a free standing eye wash station
Fifteen minutes is the number that decides the specification. ANSI Z358.1 requires a full 15-minute flush, and nobody holds their eyes open under a hard jet for that long - they stop early, which is precisely when a chemical injury becomes permanent. The soft aerated spray exists to make the full flush tolerable, which is the difference between a station that is compliant and one that is actually used.
The panic bar on top is designed for someone who cannot see. A casualty with a chemical splash arrives with eyes shut and hands out, so an activator on the top face is found by feel, and it works with either the right or left hand - which matters when one hand is injured or occupied.
A free standing eye wash station is the right choice where there is no suitable wall - open plant, laboratory benches, workshop floors. Being pedestal mounted it can be positioned to meet the standard requirement for unobstructed access within about ten seconds travel of the hazard, rather than wherever a wall happens to be.
Key features
- Pedestal mounted - free standing, position it where the hazard is
- Panic bar activator on top - found by feel, right or left hand
- Soft aerated sprays - comfortable for the full 15-minute flush
- Stainless steel rectangular bowl
- Trigger bar activating system
- Meets ANSI Z358.1
- Speakman SE-545
Specifications
| Product | Speakman SE-545 Aerated Eye Wash Unit |
| Mounting | Pedestal, free standing |
| Bowl | Stainless steel, rectangular |
| Activation | Panic bar / trigger bar on top of the unit |
| Handedness | Right or left hand |
| Spray | Soft aerated outlets |
| Standard | ANSI Z358.1 compliant |
| Flush time | Supports the ANSI-recommended 15 minutes |
Common uses
Laboratories, workshops, manufacturing floors, chemical stores and plant rooms - anywhere a corrosive or irritant is handled and there is no suitable wall for a mounted unit. Where there is a wall, the wall mounted aerated eye wash unit is the alternative. Plumbed stations are usually backed up with portable eye wash at the point of work: Salinaax eye and skin wash station and 30ml saline sachets cover that. See our eye and wound wash range.
free standing eye wash station FAQs
How long does an eye wash need to run for?
ANSI Z358.1 requires a 15-minute flush. That is far longer than most people expect, and it is the reason the spray is aerated - a hard jet is not tolerable for fifteen minutes, so a casualty stops early and the flush fails to do its job.
Why is the activator on top?
Because a casualty with a chemical splash cannot see. An activator on the top face is found by feel with an outstretched hand, and the panic bar works with either the right or left hand, which matters if one hand is also injured.
What does ANSI Z358.1 cover?
It is the recognised standard for emergency eyewash and shower equipment, covering flushing duration, flow, water temperature, unobstructed access and routine testing. This unit is compliant, but compliance also depends on where you install it and how you maintain it.
Free standing or wall mounted - which do I need?
Free standing where there is no suitable wall near the hazard - open plant, laboratory benches, workshop floors. Wall mounted where there is. The governing requirement is unobstructed access within roughly ten seconds travel of the hazard, not convenience of plumbing.
Does it need regular testing?
Yes. ANSI Z358.1 expects plumbed units to be activated routinely - commonly weekly - to confirm flow and to clear stagnant water and sediment from the line. Record the tests; that record is what an auditor asks for.
What about water temperature?
The standard calls for tepid flushing fluid. Water that is too cold makes a casualty stop before fifteen minutes, and water that is too hot can worsen a chemical injury. If your supply runs very cold or very hot, that needs addressing as part of the installation.
Emergency eyewash equipment must be installed, located, tested and maintained in accordance with ANSI Z358.1 and your work health and safety obligations - product compliance alone does not make an installation compliant. Flush for the full recommended duration and seek urgent medical attention for any chemical splash to the eye, continuing to flush on the way if possible. For chemical exposures, contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 (Australia), and in an emergency call 000.
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