According to the Center for Disease Control, each day about 2,000 U.S. workers sustain an eye injury that requires medical treatment. Eye injuries alone cost more than $300 million per year in lost production time, medical expenses and worker compensation.

When safety glasses and protective clothing fail to protect, immediate flushing of the eyes and skin is imperative. It is crucial for facilities to have an emergency plan in place with the appropriate plumbed emergency fixtures correctly installed and ready to be immediately activated.