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       To be effective, the equipment has to be accessible. ANSI recommends that a person be able to reach the equipment in no more than 10 seconds. In practical terms, consider that the person who needs the equipment will be injured, and may not have use of their vision. ANSI notes that the average person can walk 16 to 17 metres (55 feet) in 10 seconds, but this does not account for the physical and emotional state of the person in an emergency.
As such, the "10 second" rule may be modified depending on the potential effect of the chemical. Where a highly corrosive chemical is used, an emergency shower and eyewash station may be required to be closer to the workstation. Check with a professional with knowledge in this area. These units should be installed in such a way that they do not become contaminated from corrosive chemicals used nearby. 
The location of each emergency shower or eyewash station should be identified with a highly visible sign. The sign should be in the form of a symbol that does not require workers to have language skills to understand it. The location should be well lit. 
Other recommendations include that the emergency shower or eyewash station should:
• be located as close to the hazard as possible. 
• not be separated by a partition from the hazardous work area.
• be on an unobstructed path between the workstation and the hazard. (Workers should not have to pass through doorways or weave through machinery or other obstacles to reach them.)
• be located where workers can easily see them - preferably in a normal traffic pattern.
• be on the same floor as the hazard (no stairs to travel between the workstation and the emergency equipment).
• be located near an emergency exit where possible so that any responding emergency response personnel can reach the victim easily. 
• be located in an area where further contamination will not occur.
• provide a drainage system for the excess water (remember that the water may be considered a hazardous waste and special regulations may apply). 
• not come into contact with any electrical equipment that may become a hazard when wet. 
• be protected from freezing when installing emergency equipment outdoors.

Reference : Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety (www.ccohs.ca)

18 / 01 / 2016