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Benefit from the updated STD-40K/45G mobile safety shower

Benefit from the updated STD-40K/45G mobile safety shower
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Benefit from the updated STD-40K/45G mobile safety shower Ensuring you have the right emergency safety equipment can be challenging, especially if your site does not have easy access to a clean potable water supply. Water pressure can also be an issue for a lot of sites. For a lot of locations, portable emergency safety showers and face/eyewash stations are essential. If installation measures for a plumbed in unit cannot be met, portable equipment can provide immediate access, guaranteeing worker safety. The flexible nature of mobile safety showers makes them applicable to a wide range of applications and industries and with the new look 40K range, there’s even more flexibility. Insulated or heated soft polyester outer jackets can quickly turn a standard STD-40K/45G into an outdoor version to protect it from cold ambient climates. What are the benefits of these mobile units? • The STD-40K range provides proximity response within 10 seconds of a hazard. This offers rapid access for casualties, which is proven to help reduce serious injury and damage to eyesight. Delivering water at 76 litres (20 gallons) per minute, for full decontamination. Designed to be easy to set up, the plastic-lined cylinder is charged with pressure and only requires the connection of a hose from a water main to fill it ready for use. (Watch the video on our website for a step by step guide on how to refill your unit.) Its compact design allows it to be stored easily when not in use, and the stainless-steel frame and large tyres ensure that the cylinder can be freely moved and manoeuvred as required, by just one person. The covered eye/face wash protects the bowl and diffusers against dust and debris and is easy to activate by lifting the lid. The optional soft polyester outer jackets are retrofittable. Available insulated (for minimum ambient temperatures of -5C) or heated (for minimum ambient temperatures of -20C) to protect the water in the cylinder from freezing in cold ambient temperatures. Velcro fastenings ensure they are easy to fit and remove to adapt the unit to fit the weather conditions.

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Suitable for a range of industries: Mine workers are exposed to many chemical risks on a daily basis. The most common chemical-related injuries reported in the industry are burns caused by acids and alkalis. With the construction industry it’s important for safety equipment to be adaptable to meet the implementation of new building methods or infrastructure processes. As new hazards transpire or complications arise, the workplace needs to evolve quickly and efficiently to ensure the safety of workers. The mobile range is popular with this industry as the unit can be moved closer to a hazard...

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