Eyewash Kit

A sink allows for approximate rinsing, but the position is uncomfortable and the water flow from the tap is difficult to control. The SuperMedic eye shower offers an ergonomic base that holds the eye in the correct position, with an isotonic bottle that delivers the solution at a controlled flow directly to the ocular surface. Rinsing is deeper, more effective, and less traumatic for the injured eye.

Tap water does not neutralize the pH of a chemical. The isotonic solution included in the kit is formulated to approximate the natural pH of the eye (pH 7.4), which reduces irritation and helps neutralize the offending agent. In cases of acidic or basic chemical splashes, the use of an isotonic solution is systematically recommended by Canadian occupational health authorities.

Yes, in workplaces where chemicals are handled, provincial standards require an emergency eyewash facility to be accessible within 10 seconds of the workstation. This obligation applies in Ontario (WSIB), British Columbia (WorkSafeBC), Alberta (WCB), and all Canadian provinces. The SuperMedic eyewash shower system complies with these regulatory requirements.

First aid protocols recommend continuous eye rinsing for at least 10 to 15 minutes after chemical exposure. For alkaline products (bases), 20 to 30 minutes of rinsing may be necessary. The 500ml isotonic bottle included in the set allows for prolonged rinsing. Immediately consult a doctor or call 911 after any emergency rinse.

The eyewash station must be installed as close as possible to the risk area, within immediate reach. The wall mount included in the set allows it to be fixed at an appropriate height in a workshop, laboratory, cleaning room, or first aid room. In Canadian workplaces, access within 10 seconds from the workstation is the standard recommended by provincial health and safety authorities.

After use, rinse the plastic container with clean water and refill with a new bottle of isotonic solution. Check the expiry date of the isotonic bottle regularly and replace it before it expires. SuperMedic offers refill bottles available online, with fast delivery across Canada.