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The Norlab Emergency Showers offer the highest level of emergency response protection that your laboratory requires for immediate decontamination after exposure to hazardous chemicals and corrosive substances:
• Immediate Response
Our emergency showers deliver a high-volume, continuous water flow that rapidly flushes hazardous chemicals, corrosives, and toxic substances from the body. Engineered for instant activation and full-body coverage.
• Customisation
Our emergency showers can be customised in configuration, mounting type, activation mechanism, water supply connection, and additional eyewash combinations to match the specific safety layout and emergency response requirements of your laboratory.
• Compliance
Our emergency showers meet AS 4775, AS/NZS 2243.1, and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring your laboratory stays fully compliant with emergency safety regulations and ready for every inspection.
Chemical-Resistant
Drench Shower
Pull-Chain Activation
Stable Water Flow
Eyewash Stations
Foot Pedal Control
Norlab emergency showers are engineered using corrosion-resistant stainless steel and high-durability materials, designed to withstand continuous exposure to water and harsh laboratory environments. A wide, overhead deluge head delivers immediate full-body coverage upon activation, while a stay-open valve ensures an uninterrupted water flow for the full 15-minute decontamination cycle required by safety regulations. Every unit is manufactured under strict Australian quality standards and designed to provide instant, reliable emergency response, protecting your laboratory personnel from chemical burns and hazardous exposure during critical incidents.
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Reference |
NLD90152 | ABS Plastic |
NLD90151 | Stainless Steel |
NLD90150 | Galvanised Steel |
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Flushing Flow |
275.7 liters per minute (L/min) |
275.7 liters per minute (L/min) |
275.7 liters per minute (L/min) |
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Eyewash Flow |
211.4 liters per minute (L/min) |
211.4 liters per minute (L/min) |
211.4 liters per minute (L/min) |
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Working Pressure |
0.2–0.4 MPa |
0.2–0.4 MPa |
0.2–0.4 MPa |
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Dimensions: |
640″ x 200″ x 2170″ mm |
640″ x 200″ x 2170″ mm |
640″ x 200″ x 2170″ mm |
• AS 4775
Australian Standard specifying requirements for emergency eyewash and shower equipment used in workplaces where hazardous chemicals or materials are handled. Defines performance criteria for water flow rate, activation time, temperature control, spray pattern, coverage area, and operation duration to ensure effective decontamination in emergency situations. Includes requirements for installation, accessibility, maintenance, testing, and inspection of safety showers and eyewash stations. Widely applied across laboratories, industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, chemical processing sites, mining operations, healthcare environments, and educational institutions throughout Australia to ensure rapid and effective response to chemical exposure incidents.
• AS/NZS 2243.1
Australian and New Zealand laboratory safety standard covering general principles for safe laboratory design, operation, and risk management. Establishes requirements for hazard identification, emergency response systems, personal protection, and safety infrastructure within laboratory environments. Includes guidance on the provision and placement of emergency equipment such as safety showers and eyewash stations to ensure rapid response in case of chemical exposure. Widely used in research laboratories, universities, healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical environments, and industrial laboratories across Australia and New Zealand.
• ISO 9001
International quality management standard published by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). Establishes requirements for a structured Quality Management System (QMS) focused on manufacturing consistency, product reliability, process control, traceability, and continuous improvement. For emergency showers, ISO 9001 certification demonstrates that production processes follow internationally recognised quality control systems ensuring reliability, durability, and compliance with customer and safety requirements across laboratory, industrial, and hazardous environment applications.
• Our facility upgrade required a rigorous safety audit to meet new standards. Norlab’s team identified critical gaps in our floor plan and recommended the installation of four wall-mounted units and two floor-mounted emergency showers. Their expertise in placement and flow rates ensured that our laboratory remains fully compliant and our staff feels protected at all times.
• The durability of these emergency showers units is truly impressive for high-traffic industrial labs. After integrating Norlab’s showers into our monthly inspection routine, we’ve seen zero maintenance issues and total reliability. Having such high-quality, corrosion-resistant equipment sends a clear message to our team that their health and safety are our top priorities.
Emergency showers are available in three primary materials: galvanised steel (cost-effective for general laboratory use), stainless steel (superior corrosion resistance for chemical-intensive environments), and ABS plastic (lightweight, corrosion-proof for moderate-use areas).
For laboratories handling strong acids, bases, or salt solutions, stainless steel 304 or 316 grade is recommended because it resists pitting and stress corrosion that would degrade galvanised coatings over time. Norlab offers emergency showers in all three materials and can recommend the optimal construction based on your laboratory’s specific chemical exposure profile.
The number of emergency showers required depends on laboratory size, the number of hazard zones, and the 10-second travel distance rule (approximately 55 feet / 17 metres of unobstructed path). Every area where personnel handle corrosive, toxic, or irritating chemicals must have emergency showers accessible within that distance.
Additionally, there must be no obstructions (doors, stairs, turns) that would delay access. Norlab laboratory design team reviews your facility layout, chemical inventory, and workflow patterns to determine the minimum number of emergency showers needed for full ANSI/OSHA compliance.
With proper maintenance, emergency showers from Norlab have an expected structural lifespan of 20–30 years for the shower body, pipe connections, and mounting hardware.
Components that require periodic replacement include: valve seals and O-rings (every 3–5 years depending on water quality), pull-chain or push-plate activation mechanisms (every 5–10 years), and shower heads/eyewash nozzles (if mineral buildup becomes excessive despite regular flushing). The stainless steel and galvanised steel bodies resist environmental degradation throughout the unit’s service life.
AS 4775 requires weekly activation testing of emergency showers to flush stagnant water from the supply lines and verify proper operation. Additionally, a comprehensive annual inspection must verify flow rate, water temperature, activation mechanism function, signage visibility, and unobstructed access path.
Many facilities also conduct monthly visual inspections of corrosion, leaks, and drainage. Norlab provides inspection checklists and maintenance schedules with every emergency showers installation to help laboratory managers maintain a documented compliance record.
In a chemical exposure incident, seconds matter. The effectiveness of emergency showers depends largely on how quickly an affected person can reach them. If an employee has to navigate around benches, equipment or storage systems, valuable time may be lost while hazardous substances continue to damage skin and clothing.
This is why emergency showers location should be considered during the laboratory design stage rather than added as an afterthought. Clear access pathways, visible signage and unobstructed operation are essential factors that can directly influence emergency outcomes.
Your lab’s emergency response solved — installed and compliant before your next inspection
Tell us where you handle hazardous chemicals and we’ll recommend the right shower type, eyewash configuration, and installation setup — at no cost, no obligation.
Expert guidance included — free 3D design
Our lab safety specialists review your project personally.
Fully custom — shower units, drench hoses, tempered water
Configured for your layout, plumbing access, and hazard zones.
Australian owned & operated — nationwide delivery
Manufactured and supported from Victoria.
