Managing Bacteria Growth Self-contained safety showers and eye/face washes provide a viable solution for sites lacking a reliable potable water supply or with poor water pressure. If unattended or unused for extended periods of time, there is the risk of the water within these units becoming stagnant and susceptible to bacteria growth. Certain bacteria are identified as a potential source of infection in safety showers and eye washes, including: Acanthamoeba, which may cause eye ...

Weekly Activation Test The International standard, ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014, states that safety showers and eye/face wash equipment should be visually inspected and activated on a weekly basis. Watch the video to learn more about the importance of weekly activation tests, how to perform them and what to look out for. Take a look at the Hughes Deluge Test Kit , designed to help perform weekly tests of overhead safety showers with ease. Weekly activations will: Clear t...