AS 4775 compliant safety shower and eyewash station – GalvinSafe® range by Galvin Engineering

AS 4775 compliant safety shower and eyewash station – GalvinSafe® range by Galvin Engineering

Ensuring Your Safety Showers and Eye Washes Perform When It Matters Most

Any hazardous working environment carries inherent risk, and just one near-miss or accident can have enormous implications for your people and your organisation. Whether you're in a university science lab, research facility, mining site or a manufacturing plant, Safety Officers must ensure their workforce, students and visitors go home healthy — every day. Safety showers and eye-wash stations are an essential part of that safety toolkit, but their effectiveness depends on one key question: will they perform flawlessly when every second counts?

That means your decontamination equipment must not only be fit-for-purpose in your specific conditions, but also fully compliant with current regulations and built with high-quality, durable materials. Galvin Engineering has been delivering water-safety solutions for more than 90 years, and our experience and rigorous standards mean we’ve been trusted in demanding Australian environments.

Because everything we offer is designed for Australian conditions you can trust that it will endure the harshest environments and deliver long-lasting, precision-engineered performance.

Raising the Bar in Technology and Safety Standards

Worker using an AS 4775-compliant safety eye and face wash station – GalvinSafe® emergency decontamination equipment by Galvin Engineering.Our latest commitment to improving workplace safety is the ground-breaking GalvinSafe® (HAWS) emergency decontamination equipment. For organisations managing hazardous chemicals or critical environments, the right safety showers and eye-washer stations make all the difference in injury reduction, flow control and comfort.  

The range features the innovative AS 4775 compliant AXION® design which offers a medically-superior response solution. Developed with the highest protection and safety standards in mind, this unique eye-/face-wash response equipment replicates the methodology recommended and used by medical professionals. 

The inverted eye/face-wash design flushes contaminants away from sensitive glands and ducts surrounding the eye, while simultaneously providing consistent pressure for greater user comfort. It’s not just advanced technology — it also meets all applicable Australian safety standards (ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 and AS 4775).

If your facility uses chemicals or other hazardous substances onsite, you face significant health and safety challenges. Overcoming those challenges is what we specialise in. All our safety shower & eye-wash solutions are designed to reduce risk for your people and are developed with a deep understanding of industrial workplace health and safety.

Worker using an AS 4775-compliant safety eye and face wash station – GalvinSafe® emergency decontamination equipment by Galvin Engineering.

Built for Australia’s Harshest Environments

From the humidity of the Top End, to Tasmania’s snow-country, to Western Australia’s burning deserts and Victoria’s relentless winter rain — your safety equipment must perform reliably in all of these conditions.

Our safety showers and eye-washes are engineered, tested and proven to work dependably across every workplace, from high-pressure industrial environments to sensitive clinical laboratories. Using robust materials like chrome-plated DZR brass, stainless steel and ABS plastic, our solutions stand up to corrosion and deliver outstanding protection when quick drenching or flushing is required. Because when every second counts — you need to know you can count on us.
 

Worker under a Drench Shower unit activated for emergency decontamination – GalvinSafe® AXION® MSR drench shower by Galvin Engineering.Worker under a Drench Shower unit activated for emergency decontamination – GalvinSafe® AXION® MSR drench shower by Galvin Engineering.
 

Products That Lead the Way

At Galvin Engineering, we’re committed to delivering safety solutions that meet the highest levels of safety, functionality and quality. We recognise that sustainability and whole-of-life cost are critical in your decision-making. That’s why everything we sell is durable, fit-for-purpose in demanding environments, and backed by our Australian team of experts.

For more than 90 years, organisations across Australia have trusted us for tapware, safety showers, eyewashes and other water-management systems. We hold WaterMark certification, ISO 9001 Quality Systems Certification, ISO 14001 Environmental Systems Certification, WELS & AGA approval — and have approvals for NSW schools, Victorian VSBA projects, QLD DETE projects and WA DET schools.    

The team at Galvin Engineering is ready to advise you on the best safety solutions to ensure compliance, value and reliability — so you can deliver "water solutions for a healthier environment".

Key Takeaways for Facility Managers & Safety Officers

  • Ensure your safety showers and eyewash stations are fit for your specific workplace environment (chemical, industrial, research, mining, laboratory).
  • Verify they comply with relevant standards (e.g., AS 4775, ANSI/ISEA Z358.1) and are built using durable, corrosion-resistant materials.
  • Consider whole-of-life cost, reliability in extreme conditions, and maintenance/servicing support.
  • Partner with a supplier experienced in Australian conditions and certifications (such as Galvin Engineering) to ensure certification, support and product longevity.
     
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Frequently Asked Questions 

 

In Australia, emergency safety showers and eye wash stations must comply with AS 4775:2007 – Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. This standard outlines requirements for performance, flow rate, activation, temperature, and accessibility. Many facilities also reference ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 for international alignment. All GalvinSafe® safety showers and eye washes are designed and tested to meet these standards.

Safety showers and eye wash stations should be activated and tested weekly to ensure proper operation, clear water flow, and temperature safety. Regular testing prevents stagnation and confirms that valves, spray heads, and drains are functioning correctly. Galvin Engineering recommends a maintenance log and scheduled servicing for compliance and peace of mind.

Emergency showers and eye wash stations should be installed within 10 seconds’ walking distance (roughly 15 metres) from potential hazards, on the same level, and with unobstructed access. Locations should also have adequate drainage and visibility, with signage and lighting to ensure quick identification during an emergency.

GalvinSafe® emergency decontamination equipment is built for Australia’s harshest conditions. Each unit uses corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel and DZR brass, ensuring reliability, longevity, and compliance with AS 4775. With over 90 years of engineering experience, Galvin Engineering delivers trusted water safety solutions for healthcare, education, industry, and research facilities.