Space-Saving Safety in the R&D Lab with Bohua's BH33-1010 Eyewash

 Installing compliant, reliable eyewash protection where floor space is unavailable, ensuring rapid response to chemical exposure.

The Challenge: No Floor Space, But a Critical Need for Eye Safety

Nexus Biotechnologies, Inc., an advanced materials research laboratory, was expanding its nano-chemistry division. Their new lab design was densely packed with instrumentation, leaving zero floor space for traditional pedestal eyewash stations. However, their work with corrosive solvents and particulates mandated immediate eye-wash capability within the 10-second access zone per ANSI/ISEA Z358.1.

Key Constraints & Risks:

· Space Constraint: Physically impossible to install a floor-standing unit without sacrificing critical equipment.
· High-Risk Work Area: Multiple researchers handling chemicals daily at the designated bench.
· Compliance Requirement: The upcoming laboratory safety certification audit required documented, compliant eyewash coverage for all hazard zones.
· Aesthetic & Functional Need: The solution needed to be low-profile, clean, and not interfere with delicate lab work.

The Solution: Strategic Installation of Wall-Mounted Bohua BH33-1010 Eyewash Units

Shanghai Bohua’s safety consultant proposed the Model BH33-1010 Stainless Steel Wall-Mounted Eyewash. Its design was the perfect fit for the lab’s unique constraints.

1. Space-Saving Design: The wall-mounted installation required zero floor space, mounting directly onto the structural wall behind the chemical fume hood workbench.
2. Guaranteed Tepid Water: Connected to the lab’s tempered water loop via a scald-guard thermostatic mixing valve, ensuring a safe, comfortable water temperature (16-38°C) year-round to encourage a full 15-minute flush.
3. Rapid Activation & Compliance: The easy-to-pull, stay-open ball valve activates in under one second, delivering a consistent, gentle flow that meets ANSI flow rate requirements (≥0.4 GPM/1.5 LPM) to effectively irrigate both eyes simultaneously.
4. Durable & Clean-Room Suitable: The 304 Stainless Steel construction resists corrosion from lab chemicals and is easy to decontaminate. The sleek design maintained the lab's professional environment.

"The Bohua BH33-1010 was the only solution we found that turned unused wall space into a life-saving safety asset without compromising our lab's layout or workflow."
— Dr. Sarah Chen, Lab Safety Officer at Nexus Biotechnologies, Inc.

The Results: Seamless Safety Integration and Unquestioned Compliance

The installation of two BH33-1010 units was completed in a single day with minimal disruption.

·  100% Zone Coverage: Achieved compliant eyewash coverage within 3 meters (10 feet) of the hazard, fulfilling the 10-second access rule.
·  Flawless Audit: The laboratory passed its safety certification with commendation for innovative use of space while upholding the highest safety standards.
·  High User Acceptance: Researchers appreciate the units’ unobtrusive presence and have confidence in the simple, reliable pull-arm activation mechanism during weekly testing.
·  Optimal Utilization of Space: Transformed previously unused vertical space into a critical layer of primary safety protection.

"It’s a relief to know we have a dependable, standards-compliant safeguard right where the risk occurs. The wall-mounted design wasn’t just convenient; it was the only viable solution that didn't force us to choose between safety and our research capability."
— Dr. Sarah Chen, Lab Safety Officer at Nexus Biotechnologies, Inc.

Project Specifications

Category Details
Client Nexus Biotechnologies, Inc.
Industry Biotechnology / Advanced Materials R&D
Location Nano-Chemistry Laboratory
Challenge Need for ANSI-compliant eyewash in a zero-floor-space environment.
Solution Installation of (2) Bohua Model BH33-1010 Wall-Mounted Eyewash Units with tempered water supply.
Key Standards Complies with ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(c).
Key Results Compliant zone coverage, successful audit, seamless integration into high-tech lab.

Need to Protect Tight Spaces in Your Facility?

The BH33-1010 Wall-Mounted Eyewash is engineered for laboratories, workshops, production lines, and any area where accessible, compliant eyewash is required without sacrificing floor space.