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Diagram illustrating safe emergency shower placement in a laboratory. It shows a hazard point at a workbench and the walking route to an emergency shower and eyewash station, both located on the same floor level. The route is drawn as a straight, clear path with no obstructions in the way, representing the maximum 10-second walk that safety standards recommend between a hazard and emergency wash equipment — around 55 feet under the US ANSI Z358.1 standard, or 20 metres under the European EN 15154 standard.

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How far should an emergency shower be from a hazard? 🚿ANSI Z358.1 and EN 15154 agree: no more than 10 seconds walk from the hazard — about 55ft (US) or 20m (EU), on the same level, with a clear, obstruction-free path.Handling strong acids or alkalis? Go closer. The 10-second rule is a maximum, not a target.Full guide: https://www.arboles.co.uk/emergency-shower-distance-from-hazard/#LabSafety #HealthAndSafety #LabEquipment #ANSI #EN15154 #STEM

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