Emergency Shower Eyewash Station Market

Emergency Shower & Eyewash Station Market Size

The global emergency shower & eyewash station market was estimated at USD 424.3 million in 2024. The market is expected to grow from USD 436.9 million in 2025 to USD 590.3 million in 2034, at a CAGR of 3.4%. The market is driven by rising safety awareness for workers related several injuries and rising need for proper emergency response across the various end use industries.

In recent years there has been increase in workplace accidents related to chemical exposure further propelling the demand for emergency shower & eyewash station demand. The need for emergency shower & eyewash station is on rise across industries. More than 21,800 cases in which U.S. workers were exposed to chemicals or chemical products were reported from 2021-2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Of these, 20,950 experienced chemical exposures to the eyes or skin. According to government data, from 221-2022, American workers reported more than 48,600 eye injuries, and nearly one quarter were a result of chemical exposure.

Moreover, governments across the globe are implementing strict policies and regulations related to the safety of workers. Many states require the use of ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 compliant equipment. The International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) recognize hazards of caustic and corrosive exposure. IPC, section 411, and UPC, section 416, require the use of ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 compliant equipment whenever eyewash or shower equipment is needed.

Emergency Shower & Eyewash Station Market Trends

• Advanced emergency eyewashes and showers have improved flow control and coverage. The newest models apply fluid dynamics technology that works with a pressure-regulated flow control to provide an integral and uniform flow of water directed at the affected area.
  
• These advanced units are manufactured with a heat-tracing cable wrapped around internal piping to prevent the freezing of standing water within the unit. Once activated, a safety station first delivers the standing water before drawing from a tepid water supply.
  
• Hughes Safety Showers has designed a temperature-regulated eyewash station to withstand extreme climatic conditions that provides tepid water delivery for 15 minutes, both complying with ANSI and EN requirements.
  

Emergency Shower & Eyewash Station Market Analysis

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The emergency shower & eyewash station market by product type is segmented into emergency shower station, emergency eye wash station and combination units. In 2024, the emergency shower station segment dominates the market generating revenue of USD 177.3 million and emergency eye wash station segment is expected to grow at CAGR of around 3.4% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

• The emergency showers units are designed to generate an immediate water jet of sufficient volume to ensure primary cleaning intervention and first aid on body parts exposed to harmful substances or excessive heat. These showers are made from clear soft vinyl and are highly effective.
  
• Emergency shower features such as easy activation mechanisms and adjustable elements provide rapid and effective functioning, which is very important for reducing injury during emergency situations.
  
• Moreover, the specific hazards in a workplace, such as exposure to chemicals, particulates, or biological agents, propel the necessary features of an eyewash shower station.
  
• Environments with volatile chemicals may require stations made from materials resistant to corrosion and chemical damage, while areas with particulate hazards might need units with specially designed eye wash nozzles to ensure thorough cleansing.
  

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According to the end use industry, the emergency shower & eyewash station market is segmented into healthcare & pharmaceutical, chemical & biotechnology, oil and gas, mining & exploration, electronics, and others. Chemical & biotechnology made up 33% of the market in 2024, due to frequent exposure to hazardous material.

• Emergency eyewash and safety shower station are essential equipment for every laboratory that uses chemicals and hazardous substances. The presence of hazardous chemicals, biological agents, and other hazardous materials in labs means that emergency situations can occur at any time.
  
• Throughout the process of oil and gas operations, employees tend to be exposed to a broad range of dangerous substances, such as caustic chemicals, corrosive agents, and toxic gases.
  
• Emergency showers and eyewash station offer an important first line of protection in oil and gas field guarding workers from contact with dangerous chemicals by rapidly flushing away pollutants, minimizing possibilities of serious injury or long-term exposure effects.  
  

According to the distribution channel, the emergency shower & eyewash station market is segmented into direct sales and indirect sales. Indirect sales made up 74% of the market in 2024.

• Direct selling is more prevalent with manufacturers in an attempt to achieve greater control over the quality of their products, provide custom solutions, and offer specialist services. The method is widely utilized in industries where compliance with safety standards is paramount, such as in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and chemical production sectors.
  
• In an indirect channel of sale, the market coverage and the localized service are offered by intermediaries who include retailers and distributors. They cover a wide range of customers through small industries as well as companies with not very high safety specifications.   
  

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With about 78% of the North American emergency shower & eyewash station market share and estimated USD 133.4 million in revenue, the United States led the emergency shower & eyewash station industry in 2024. The expansion of the U.S. market is primarily driven by increasing demand from various end use industry, rising safety awareness for workers related several injuries, implementation of strict government regulation and increasing chemical accident across the country.

• Regulatory organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandate that employers have emergency decontamination units, showers and eyewash stations, in plants handling hazardous materials. Such mandates aid in rapid response to chemical exposure to minimize the extent of the damage.
  
• The OSHA requirements for emergency eyewashes and showers, found at 29 CFR 1910.151(c), specify that the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use.
  
• Industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and manufacturing often employ dangerous chemicals. Expansion of these industries results in higher demands for safety gear to safeguard workers from possible chemical exposures.
  
• As per the Clean Air Coalition, chemical disaster occurred nearly every day in the U.S. There were at least 322 hazardous chemical incidents in the U.S. in 2023.    
  

Europe: Strict workplace safety regulation, expansion of high-risk industries and technological advancement in safety equipment have contributed to the European emergency shower & eyewash station market's robust growth. With an average annual growth rate of 4.1%, the biotechnology industry is growing more than twice as fast as the EU information and communication sector. Chemical exports from Europe increased by 6 per cent, with China, the US, and Turkiye being major trading partners. In line with the European Green Deal and the continent’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, there has been significant growth in the production of sustainable and bio-based chemicals.  

Emergency Shower & Eyewash Station Market Share

• The top five companies in Bradley Company, Dragerwerk, Haws, Hughes Safety Showers and they collectively hold a share of 8%-12% in the market.
  
• These companies continue to acquire and merge with others, expand facilities, and make various collaborations to increase their product offerings, access customer bases, and secure their market positions.
  
• Aqua Safety Showers participated at ADIPEC 2024, one of the world's most influential gatherings for the oil and gas industry. At this year's event, Aqua Safety Showers promoted its new series of emergency safety showers specially tailored to cope with the harsh conditions of the Middle East region. Aqua Safety Showers products guarantee utmost safety and compliance in hot environments prevalent in the oil and gas industry.
  
• Bradley Company regularly launches new products such as the Halo Swing-Activated Faucet and Eyewash, and the Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection. These new products give sales representatives special selling points to entice customers seeking innovative commercial plumbing solutions.  
  

Emergency Shower & Eyewash Station Market Companies

Major players operating in the emergency shower & eyewash station industry are:

• Aqua Safety Showers
• Bradley Company
• Denios
• Dragerwerk
• Encon Safety Products
• FSP-Tech
• Gelis
• Guardian Equipment
• Haws
• Honeywell International
• Hughes Safety Showers
• Justrite
• Krusman Nodduschar
• Sir Safety System
• Speakman      
  

To improve the services and market share key players are constantly investing in technological activities and are also entering into partnerships to provide improved and better solutions for the customers. These investments are benefiting both companies and customers as they help develop and offer solutions as per the changing technological trends and thus the customer requirements.

The recent acquisition of Bradley Company by Watts Water Technologies indicates a strong financial backing and potential synergy between the two companies. Sales development representatives can leverage this acquisition to expand market reach by tapping into Watts Water Technologies' existing customer base.

Haws Corporation has introduced smart emergency eyewash solutions with IoT integration, enabling real-time monitoring of safety stations, and ensuring efficient and reliable safety equipment performance.

Emergency Shower & Eyewash Station Industry News

• In April 2024, The Dräger Group unveils plans for land acquisition of possible new plant in Northeast England. The new plans aim to facilitate the development of company business in accordance with projected growth scenarios in the coming years. The new facility will be significantly bigger than the firm's current 36,000m3 Blyth plant, which will continue to operate for the foreseeable future.
  
• In January 2024, FSP Group celebrates the opening of its new factory in Vietnam, a major milestone in its continued expansion and commitment to excellence in manufacturing. This strategic expansion not only increases FSP Group's production capacity but also directly benefits European customers.
  

This emergency shower & eyewash station market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Million) and volume (Thousand Units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Product Type

• Emergency shower station
  • Indoor
    • Floor mounted
    • Ceiling mounted
    • Others
  • Outdoor
    • Free standing booth
    • Free standing shower 
• Emergency eye wash station
  • Plumbed-In
    • Wall mounted
    • Pedestal mounted
    • Others
  • Portable & self-contained
    • Wall mounted self-contained
    • Portable self-contained unit
• Combination units      

Market, By Material  

• Stainless steel
• Plastic

Market, By End Use Industry

• Healthcare & pharmaceutical
• Chemical & biotechnology
• Oil and gas
• Mining & exploration
• Electronics
• Others (construction etc.)      

Market, By Distribution Channel  

• Direct sales
• Indirect sales     

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico 
• MEA
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa