eyewash station

English translation: water device for washing one's eyes immediately after an accident

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English term or phrase:	eyewash station
Selected answer:	water device for washing one's eyes immediately after an accident
Entered by:	Polangmar

00:16 Jun 15, 2007

English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Science - Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng / MSDS

English term or phrase: eyewash station

Dear colleagues,

I need a clear explanation about the usage of "station" in this text:

In an MSDS for stain removers,

it reads under the "exposure controls/personal protection" section:

Protective measures: Eyewash station. Avoid splashes that may cause contact with eyes.

I have not been able to figure out what "eyewash station" means.

Thank you in advance for your generous help.

Cagdas Karatas KudoZ activity Questions: 172 (none open) (15 closed without grading) Answers: 912 Türkiye
Local time: 22:11

special water device/tap(s)

Explanation:
Like here:
http://tinyurl.com/2dwcqt
http://tinyurl.com/yosur4

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Note added at 11 mins (2007-06-15 00:28:24 GMT)
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It's for washing your eyes immediately after the accident.

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Note added at 16 mins (2007-06-15 00:33:07 GMT)
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Another one: http://tinyurl.com/yptm5x

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Polangmar
Poland
Local time: 21:11

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special water device/tap(s)

Polangmar

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special water device/tap(s)

Polangmar
Poland
Local time: 21:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

Polish
PRO pts in category: 24

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Thank you very much! Your explanation is absolutely satisfactory. I believe there is no need to keep this question open.

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