Meaning of eye washer | Babel Free

Definitions

A device consisting of a sink with two upward-facing faucets, used for eyewashing.

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Examples

“Eye washers should be of the dish washing sprayer type⟳, although other types are available. Eye washer requirements in areas other than laboratories may be satisfied with the use⟳ of standard eye washer units.”

“I leaned over the eye washer, which was really just a modified drinking fountain with two squirt devices aimed towards each other. Cold water sprayed into my face⟳ and onto my eyes.”

“The purpose of safety showers and eye washers is to provide⟳ a quick and reliable source of water for an operator impacted by aggressive fluids.”

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