Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market Size, Share, Growth Report 2032

Industry Prospective:

The global emergency shower & eyewash station market size was worth around USD 370 million in 2021 and is predicted to grow to around USD 535 million by 2030 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of roughly 4.70% between 2022 and 2030. The report analyzes the global emergency shower & eyewash station market’s drivers, restraints/challenges, and the effect they have on the demands during the projection period. In addition, the report explores emerging opportunities in the emergency shower & eyewash station market.

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Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Overview

Emergency shower & eye wash stations are safety equipment providing instant decontamination from hazardous substances. The first few seconds after exposure to unsafe substances are critical to the health of the exposed person. This is especially relevant in the case of corrosive substances like hydrogen peroxide, sodium hydroxide, bromine, and other products capable of destroying other things that come in contact with them. If the exposed person delays treatment, it may have serious health implications and has turned out to be fatal in many situations.

This equipment is a critical part of manufacturing protocol when any structure that deals with hazardous substances is created. It is mandatory to have emergency shower & eyewash stations at units where humans may be exposed to lethal and dangerous products like chemicals, radioactive substances, oils, etc., and hence research facilities, oil & gas units, and chemical industries are a few of the largest consumers of the products. Even after following strict protocols and wearing safety gear as described, there is always a possibility and subsequent risk of exposure to unsafe chemicals.

Hence it becomes important to have another shield of protection apart from gloves, face shields, gears, and other primary protective objects. Emergency shower & eye wash stations act as a necessary backup to reduce the effect of chemical exposure. As per official data from the World Health Organization, hazardous substance-related death increased by 29% between 2016 and 2019, and over 2 million people died due to chemical exposure in 2019 making the equipment an absolute necessity to protect workers employed in such facilities and other people who may get exposed to dangerous chemical compounds.

Key Insights

• As per the analysis shared by our research analyst, the global emergency shower & eye wash stations market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of around 4.70% over the forecast period (2022-2030).
• In terms of revenue, the global emergency shower & eye wash stations market size was valued at around USD 370 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 535 million, by 2030. Due to a variety of driving factors, the market is predicted to rise at a significant rate.
• Based on product type segmentation, plumbed eyewash stations were predicted to show maximum market share in the year 2021
• Based on application segmentation, oil & gas were the leading revenue-generating segment in 2021.
• On the basis of region, North America was the leading revenue generator in 2021

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Covid-19 Impact:

The global market cap was heavily influenced by the onset of Covid-19. The majority of the use of emergency showers & eye wash stations was found in research facilities and other related units that were working on learning about the virus and vaccine development. Since the research segment grew significantly during this time, the demand for the equipment related to this segment grew simultaneously. However, the global market was affected negatively in other units like chemical and oil refineries due to a temporary halt in their functioning.

Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Growth Drivers

Strong emphasis on safety and precautions to propel market growth

The global emergency shower & eyewash station market is expected to be propelled by the growing emphasis on maintaining strict safety protocols which are aided by regular audits by government agencies to reinforce protocol adoption. Due to industrialization, modernization, and other drastic changes witnessed across the globe, there is considerable growth in the processes that aid such advancements. For instance, research & development activities for various biological processes, vaccine and drug development, analysis of future threats, and other functions.

To assist with rapid industrialization, there is a growing need for more chemical and oil refineries. Since these segments are growing at an exponential rate, the employment rate has increased drastically as well. These heavy industries deal with some of the most harmful and complex hazardous components. With the growing number of individuals employed at such units, the risk of accidental cases is at an all-time high forcing regulatory bodies to stringent protocols in place to avoid any catastrophic situation. As per WHO, more than 65,000 deaths were reported worldwide due to chemical accidents owing to the release or leakage of chemicals among other reasons. Growing efforts to curb the numbers are projected to aid global market expansion

Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Restraints

Less product awareness to restraint market growth

There is a noteworthy lack of awareness about emergency shower & eye wash stations amongst small and medium-sized enterprises either owing to the lack of presence of sufficient producers of the product or easy government regulations. In some cases, the effect of the harmful substances can be witnessed over a period of time, unlike some situations where the exposure may show instant implications. In such conditions, workers may tend to avoid following the procedure as they are unaware of the long-term severe consequences or there is a lack of such facilities at the site which may restrict the global market growth. 

Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Opportunities

Growing oil & gas industry to provide growth opportunities

The oil & gas industry is one of the leading industries globally in terms of dollar value. It is one of the segments that are capable of making or breaking a country’s economic system. Oil & gas have huge applications in almost all sectors and there is a growing demand for a constant supply of these items in all regions with no exception. To meet the growing demand there is a subsequent increase in the number of oil refineries where employees are directly exposed to harmful products perpetually. For the safety of workers, all oil & gas or related factories are required to build decontamination stations. The growth in the sector is expected to provide more expansion opportunities for the global market as well.

Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Challenges

Non-adherence to regulations and high cost of set-up to challenge market growth

In many growing economies, owing to a lack of adherence to standard protocol, multiple accidental cases on sites of hazardous substances have been reported globally. This is also coupled with the high installation cost of equipment resulting in many small industries avoiding following safety mandates. Such incidents are expected to challenge global market growth if the safety of employees and the general population is not taken into consideration.

Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Segmentation

The global emergency shower & eyewash station market is segmented based on price, product type, application, and region.

Based on price, the global market segments are low, medium, and high. The price of emergency showers and eye wash stations starts from a few hundred dollars and may reach up to thousands of dollars depending on the brand and strength requirement of the product. As per the 2021 report of Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, more than USD 59 billion was spent by the US organization on serious but non-fatal workplace incidents.

Based on product type, the global market is largely divided into emergency showers and emergency eye wash stations. The emergency shower is segmented into floor mounted shower, wall mounted shower, a platform operated shower, ceiling a mounted shower, and a platform-operation booth. Before deciding on which type a business should invest in, the management must analyze its requirements and needs. The emergency eyewash segment is divided into portable eyewash stations and plumbed eyewash stations. The latter has been in existence for more than 100 years and is widely used as compared to its counterpart.

Based on application, the global market is segmented into the electronic industry, laboratory, oil & gas, chemical industry, and others. Oil & gas leads the segmental growth owing to the availability of funds in the sector to invest in the heavy-duty emergency shower and eye wash stations given the hazardous substances the employees deal with. In the USA, more than USD 170 billion is spent on direct and indirect costs related to occupational safety in the oil & gas industry.

Recent Developments:

• In June 2021, Acorn Deluxe Wash-N-Go! Was launched by Acorn. The product is a hand washing station that can be installed in any public building and can be used by the general people. The safety product is made up of stainless steel and is extremely easy to sanitize aiding hygiene maintenance.
• In November 2019, Aqua Safety Showers International launched a new tropical safety shower equipped with a canopy making it usable in extreme heat. The product is a new addition to its already popular range of safety showers. The launch was intended to aid the availability of showers in environments where the temperature can reach up to 50 degrees and leave the water too hot to be used.

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Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Regional Analysis

North America to dominate the market during the projection period

The global emergency shower & eyewash station market is expected to be dominated by North America in the coming years. The region may grow at a CAGR of 4.12 % generating a revenue of USD 197 million by 2030. Reasons driving the regional growth include the presence of multiple players in countries like the USA, Canada, and Mexico manufacturing quality products not just for heavy industrial units but catering to the needs of small business firms as well. The innovation-oriented market and encouragement from the government sector are expected to help North America grow.

The USA is one of the leading regions where standard safety protocols are strictly regulated with heavy fines and penalties against failure to do so. This results in more companies accommodating safety processes thus driving the demand for the products. The Middle East is expected to generate high revenues because of the oil & gas sector. The region is full of companies that supply oil & gas to all international territories and it is projected to be one of the leading causes of regional growth.

Emergency Shower & Eye Wash Station Market: Competitive Analysis

The global emergency shower & eye wash station market houses players like Honeywell International Inc, Haws, Uline, Hughes Safety Showers, Grainger, Bradley Corporation, Denios, Speakman, Guardian Equipment, Acorn Safety, B-L-S Industries, Inc., and ACMAS Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

The global emergency shower & eyewash station market is segmented as follows:

By Price

• Low
• Medium
• High

By Product Type

• Emergency Shower
  • Floor Mounted Shower
  • Wall Mounted Shower
  • Platform Operated Shower
  • Ceiling Mounted Shower
  • Platform Operation Booth
• Emergency Eyewash Station
  • Portable Eyewash Stations
  • Plumbed Eyewash Stations

By Application

• Electronic Industry
• Laboratory
• Oil & Gas
• Chemical Industry
• Other

By Region

• North America
  • The U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • France 
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa