Client: A major automotive parts manufacturing plant Industry:Precision Manufacturing & Assembly Location:Suzhou, Jiangsu Province Challenge:Providing reliable, accessible, and low-maintenance emergency eyewash coverage in a high-activity work cell.
Solution:Shanghai Bohua Model BH34-1031 Wall-Mounted Eyewash Station Date of Installation:March 2024
Background & Challenge
The client's final assembly line involves the use of lubricants, adhesives, and small metal particulates. While the primary risk level did not require a full shower station at every point, safety protocols mandated immediate eye-flushing capability within a 10-second walk of any workstation. Their existing solution—a plumbed eyewash fed by long, exposed pipes—was problematic:
· Obstructed Access: It was placed in a corner that became a storage area, violating the ANSI/OSHA clear access requirement.
· High Maintenance: The long, uninsulated pipe run resulted in stagnant water, requiring weekly flushing logs and frequent microbial testing.
· Inflexible Layout: Changing the workstation layout for a new product line would have been costly due to fixed plumbing.
The safety team needed a simple, self-contained, and relocatable eyewash solution that guaranteed compliance with minimal lifecycle effort.
The Solution: Shanghai Bohua Model BH34-1031 Standard Eyewash
The plant selected the Shanghai Bohua Model BH34-1031 for its straightforward, robust design that directly addressed their pain points.
Why the BH34-1031 was the Ideal Fit:
1. Self-Contained & Easy to Install: The unit’s 1031-liter polyethylene tank requires no complex plumbing connections. It only needs a secure wall mount and periodic refilling, allowing for quick deployment and flexibility in placement. This eliminated the stagnant water issue from long pipe runs.
2. Compliant, Ready-to-Use Performance: The station provides a consistent, soft flow of potable water meeting the ANSI Z358.1 15-minute flush requirement. The dual ABS spray heads and dust covers ensure the water is clean and ready for immediate use, with a simple, intuitive push-arm activation.
3. Durable & Low Maintenance: Made with a corrosion-resistant polyethylene tank and stainless-steel bowl, the unit withstands a humid industrial environment. Its simple design means there are no complex valves or heaters to maintain, significantly reducing weekly testing time and long-term upkeep costs.
4. High-Visibility Design: The bright safety yellow finish and prominent signage ensure high visibility on the busy shop floor. Its compact wall-mounted design keeps the area in front of it clear, permanently solving the access obstruction issue.
"We were overcomplicating our solution. The Bohua BH34-1031 gave us exactly what we needed: a reliable source of flush water right where the work happens. It installed in an afternoon, and our weekly checks are now just a matter of seconds." — Assembly Line Safety Supervisor
Installation & Implementation
Implementation was rapid and non-disruptive:
1. The unit was mounted on a central, structurally sound column in the new work cell layout, ensuring a clear path from all workstations.
2. The tank was filled with clean, potable water.
3. Safety personnel were trained on the simple weekly activation test to verify operation and refresh the water supply.
Results & Benefits
The deployment of the BH34-1031 delivered immediate and ongoing benefits:
· Guaranteed Compliance & Accessibility: The strategically placed unit now serves 12 workstations with unobstructed access, fully meeting the 10-second rule. It passed the internal safety audit with flying colors.
· Reduced Operational Burden: Elimination of complex plumbing cut weekly testing and maintenance time by 75% for this zone. The water quality remains consistently fresh.
· Operational Flexibility: The plant now has the confidence to reconfigure work cells as needed, knowing they can quickly and inexpensively reposition safety equipment to maintain compliance.
· Increased Worker Confidence: The highly visible, always-ready station has tangibly reinforced the safety-first culture on the floor.
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