Safety showers
Safety showers, tank safety showers and eye wash units for industrial environments. Customised to meet specific customer requirements when needed.
Our supplier FSP-Tech GmbH is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of safety showers, tank showers and eye showers for industrial environments. The products are of the highest quality in terms of design, manufacturing and material selection to ensure employee safety in hazardous environments.
We supply customised emergency showers to meet the special requirements and needs of different industries. All safety showers and eye wash units are manufactured according to AFS 1997:7, AFS 2020:1, EN 15154 and ANSI Z358.1.
Tank safety showers
Used in environments where water is not available, where water pressure is insufficient or where there is a need for temperate water.
Temperature-controlled safety showers
Used in processes and areas where heated water is required, but where there is only a connection to cold water or when it is too costly to connect hot water to the safety shower.
Frost-protected safety showers
Used in areas where there is a risk of water freezing, e.g. in unheated premises or outdoors.
Indoor safety showers
Safety showers for floor, wall or ceiling mounting indoors or where there is no risk of sub-zero temperatures. Easily customised with a wide range of options.
Safety shower cubicles
Installed where the surrounding area and equipment must not be exposed to water, where there is no drainage or where the safety shower equipment needs to be protected.
Decontamination showers
Used to decontaminate personal equipment and clothing to reduce risk and increase safety.
Mobile safety showers
Mobile safety showers for temporary solutions, e.g. during downtime or temporary operations.
Face and eye wash units
High quality eye and face wash units for industry and laboratories.
Rental safety showers
We offer rental of safety showers as a solution for construction sites, downtime or other temporary activities.
Support & Service
Support and service to find the most suitable safety shower solution for your business.
Choose the right safety shower and create a safe workplace in hazardous environments
Every company is unique and many safety shower solutions need to be customised to create the safest workplace possible. The Knowledge base provides information on what is important to consider when choosing an emergency shower solution.
- Which regulations and recommendations apply to safety showers and eye wash units?Read the full answer
To create a safe work environment, there are a number of national and European regulations and recommendations regarding safety shower equipment.
- Available water supply where the safety shower equipment is to be placed? Flushing time? Water quality?Read the full answer
Water supply, recommended flushing time, availability of temperate water and water quality are important factors to consider when choosing emergency shower equipment. Water supply Emergency shower equipment with a fixed connection to the drinking water network is often the best choice. It allows for a long flushing time with continuous flow. But, sometimes there is no running ...
- Where and how should the safety shower equipment be installed? Risk of frost? Explosive environment?Read the full answer
Safety shower equipment can easily be customised to make sure that it works well in the environment in which it is installed. For example, the safety shower may need to be frost-protected if it is to be installed outdoors or in unheated premises. When placed in an explosive environment, it is important that the equipment has the correct ...
- Is only a temporary safety shower solution needed?Read the full answer
Sometimes there is a need for a temporary solution in order to provide the required safety shower equipment to ensure a safe work environment. This could be in the event of maintenance stop, building work, relocation, temporary operations or when water needs to be turned off.
- Can the safety shower be customised to meet specific needs?Read the full answer
Businesses operations vary a lot and have different requirements and guidelines for emergency shower equipment for increased safety in the workplace. It is therefore essential to be able to customise the equipment to meet specific needs and requirements.
- What support and services do Hansa Engineering and FSP-Tech® offer?Read the full answer
We offer the support and service you need to ensure you get the right emergency shower equipment for your business. Advice and assistance in choosing the emergency shower solution that is most suitable for your organisation and meets all applicable requirements and regulations.
Regulations for safety showers and eye wash units
To create a safe work environment, there are a number of national and European regulations and recommendations regarding safety shower equipment.
"The purpose of the safety shower is to quickly extinguish a fire in clothing or to quickly remove a substance from the body." (Swedish Work Environment Authority regulation AFS 1999:7)
Below are some of the points addressed in various regulations and recommendations:
- Location and accessibility of equipment
- Handling and activation of emergency equipment
- Amount of water, flow and possible drainage
- Good water quality
- Temperate water, bacterial growth
- The environment where the emergency shower equipment is located (corrosion, low temperatures)
- Eyewash
- Signs, warning labels and warning signals
- Procedures, training and written documentation
- Control and maintenance
FSP-Tech®'s safety shower equipment fulfil all requirements according to Swedish and European regulations.
Swedish regulations
AFS 1997:7 First aid and crisis support (§9, §10)
AFS 2020:1 Workplace design (§161-§163)
European regulations
EN 15154-1* Safety showers connected to water mains in laboratories
EN 15154-2* Eye wash units with fixed connection to water mains
EN 15154-3* Safety showers not permanently connected to water mains
EN 15154-4* Eye wash units not permanently connected to water mains
EN 15154-5* Safety showers permanently connected to water mains in places other than laboratories
EN 15154-6* Multi-nozzle safety showers permanently connected to water mains in places other than laboratories
* The EN regulations are available for download at Swedish Institute for Standards
"The employer shall ensure that emergency showers and eye wash units are checked at least once every six months, and that the control is documented." (Swedish Work Environment Authority regulation AFS 2020:1)
Safety showers in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
In industries where flammable gases and liquids are handled or where dust, vapour or mist is generated that can create an explosive atmosphere, it is important to ensure that the safety shower equipment meets the relevant ATEX requirements.
All FSP-Tech®'s safety showers and eye wash units in a standard version
- are suitable for use in explosive environments in zones 1 & 2
- has ATEX certification for category EX II 2G
- has ATEX risk assessment and statement from TÜV RheinlandIndustrie Service
ATEX certification for category EX II 2D (dust) can be supplied on request.
In cases where safety showers and eye wash units are customised with various options, it is important that the options are ATEX classified as well.
| Zones in explosive environments | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk areas | Gas atmosphere | Dust atmosphere | |||||||||
| A place in which an explosive atmosphere is present continuously, persistently or frequently | zone 0 | zone 20 | |||||||||
| Area where an explosive atmosphere is expected to occur occasionally during normal handling | zone 1 | zone 21 | |||||||||
| A place where an explosive atmosphere is not expected to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, is of short duration. | Zone 2 | zone 22 | |||||||||
| Other - Safe area | No explosive gas is present | No explosive dust is present | |||||||||
Certifications
Here you will find our suppliers' various certifications. Some certificates are also available for downloading.
Support & service
We offer the support you need to provide a safety shower solution customised for your business.
FAQ Safety showers
Here you will find various questions and answers about safety showers.