EN 15154-3:2009

Emergency safety showers - Part 3: Non plumbed-in body showers

This European Standard is a product specification, giving minimum performance requirements for non plumbed-in emergency safety body showers.
It is applicable to body showers filled with a washing fluid by the manufacturer and to empty devices to be filled prior to putting into service. Both variations are for first aid use when the body or parts of the body have been exposed to harmful substances or heat.
Requirements are also given concerning labelling, marking and information to be supplied by the manufacturer.
Throughout this standard, the term non plumbed-in emergency safety body shower is referred to as body shower.

Sicherheitsnotduschen - Teil 3: Körperduschen ohne Wasseranschluss

Diese Europäische Norm ist eine Produktnorm, die Mindestfunktionsanforderungen an Sicherheitskörperduschen
festlegt, die nicht an die Wasserversorgung angeschlossen sind.
Sie gilt für Körperduschen, die seitens des Herstellers mit Spülflüssigkeit befüllt sind und für leere Geräte, die
erst vor Inbetriebnahme befüllt werden. Beide Gerätearten dienen der Erste-Hilfe-Versorgung, wenn der
Körper oder Teile des Körpers schädlichen Substanzen oder Hitze ausgesetzt war.
Es sind zusätzlich Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Beschriftung und Kennzeichnung der Duschen festgelegt
sowie Anforderungen an die vom Hersteller zur Verfügung zu stellenden Informationen.
Im folgenden Text werden „Sicherheitskörperduschen ohne Wasseranschluss“ abgekürzt als „Körperduschen“
bezeichnet.

Douches de sécurité - Partie 3: Douches pour le corps non raccordées au réseau d'eau

La présente Norme européenne est une spécification de produit définissant les exigences minimales relatives
aux performances des douches de sécurité pour le corps non raccordées au réseau d’eau.
La présente Norme s’applique aux douches pour le corps remplies de fluide de lavage par le fabricant et aux
dispositifs vides qui sont à remplir avant la mise en service. Les deux variantes sont destinées à être utilisées
lors des premiers secours, suite à l’exposition du corps ou de parties du corps à des substances dangereuses
ou à la chaleur.
Des exigences sont également données concernant l’étiquetage, le marquage et les informations devant être
fournies par le fabricant.
Les «douches de sécurité pour le corps non raccordées au réseau d’eau» sont désignées dans l’ensemble du
texte par les termes «douche pour le corps».

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General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Mar-2009
• ICS: 71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 332 - Laboratory equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 332/WG 6 - Portable emergency shower devices
• Current Stage: 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 05-Mar-2025
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 15154-3:2009 - Emergency safety showers - Part 3: Non plumbed-in body showers

Relations

• Revised: prEN 15154-3 - Emergency safety showers - Part 3: Non plumbed-in body showers
• Effective Date: 12-Feb-2025

Overview

EN 15154-3:2009 is a European Standard established by CEN that specifies minimum performance requirements for non plumbed-in emergency safety body showers. These devices are critical first aid equipment designed to provide immediate washing for the body or parts of the body exposed to harmful substances or heat. Unlike fixed plumbed-in showers, these body showers are self-contained units filled with washing fluid either by the manufacturer or just before use.

This standard defines design, efficacy, labeling, and operational criteria to ensure these safety devices are effective, safe, and easy to use. It plays a vital role in protecting personnel working in hazardous environments such as chemical laboratories, allowing for rapid response to chemical splashes or thermal injuries.

Key Topics

• Performance Requirements

  • Efficacy: Devices must effectively reduce harmful substances or heat effects on the body.
  • Washing Fluid Quality: Fluids used must be nontoxic, safe, and conform to defined sterility and potable water standards.
  • Flow Control: Showers should deliver controlled washing fluid flow at a safe velocity to avoid injury.
  • Container Safety: Materials must not degrade the washing fluid or vice versa, and containers should hold sufficient fluid volume for effective washing.

• Types of Body Showers

  • Single Use: Designed for one-time fluid application, fitted with tamper-evident seals.
  • Multiple Use: Allows repeated washing, designed to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Refillable: Can be refilled with washing fluid, must have tamper-evident devices and cleaning protocols to maintain safety and efficacy.

• Functional Criteria

  • Quick activation (within 5 seconds) by one person.
  • User-friendly design for handheld control and temporary deactivation to conserve fluid.
  • Portability features like wheels for transportable units or weight limits for portable versions for ease of handling.

• Labeling and Information

  • Mandatory product labeling in compliance with EN 1041 and EN 980, including manufacturer details, batch codes, sterilization status, usage instructions, warnings, and effective fluid volume.
  • Additional user instructions provided separately to ensure safe operation, maintenance, and correct placement near hazard areas.

Applications

EN 15154-3:2009 body showers are essential safety equipment in workplaces where chemical exposure or thermal burns are potential risks. Typical environments include:

• Chemical Laboratories: Immediate washdown of skin contamination with acids, alkalis, or other hazardous substances.
• Industrial Facilities: Quick response to accidental exposure to harmful chemicals or heat sources without reliance on fixed plumbing.
• Emergency Response Kits: Portable or transportable units used by first responders or in areas lacking fixed safety showers.
• Production Sites: Where flexible safety equipment is needed to supplement existing fixed installations.

Employing non plumbed-in body showers ensures first aid can begin at the exact injury location, minimizing chemical absorption or burn severity before professional medical treatment.

Related Standards

• EN 15154-1: Plumbed-in body showers for laboratories – Covers fixed emergency showers connected to water supply.
• EN 15154-2: Plumbed-in eyewash units – Applies to fixed eyewash stations for eye irrigation.
• EN 15154-4: Non plumbed-in eyewash units – Specifies self-contained eye wash solutions similar in concept to body showers.
• EN 1041: Information supplied by the manufacturer of medical devices – Requirements for labeling and user information referenced in EN 15154-3.
• EN 980: Symbols for use in medical device labeling – Standard for labeling symbols used on safety equipment.
• EN 556-1 and EN 556-2: Sterilization of medical devices – Defines sterility requirements for washing fluids when solutions are used.

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Implementing EN 15154-3:2009 ensures the availability of reliable, easy-to-use, and safe non plumbed-in emergency safety body showers that can significantly improve first aid response times in hazardous environments. Proper adherence to this standard promotes workplace safety, compliance, and effective emergency preparedness.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.WHOHVDSicherheitsnotduschen - Teil 3: Körperduschen ohne WasseranschlussDouches de sécurité - Partie 3: Douches pour le corps non raccordées au réseau d'eauEmergency safety showers - Part 3: Non plumbed-in body showers71.040.10Kemijski laboratoriji. Laboratorijska opremaChemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment11.160First aidICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15154-3:2009SIST EN 15154-3:2009en,fr,de01-junij-2009SIST EN 15154-3:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 15154-3March 2009ICS 71.040.10 English VersionEmergency safety showers - Part 3: Non plumbed-in bodyshowersDouches de sécurité - Partie 3: Douches pour le corps nonraccordées au réseau d'eauSicherheitsnotduschen - Teil 3: Körperduschen ohneWasseranschlussThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 21 February 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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B-1000 Brussels© 2009 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 15154-3:2009: ESIST EN 15154-3:2009
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