Yes. We have several models of safety showers that have been certified by CSA International. While some safety shower companies use UL and CSA somewhat loosely, they are often referring to a component or two on their showers being UL-listed or CSA-Certified. Or, they are simply saying that their shower has been tested against ANSI standards for eyewashes and safety showers by this type of organization.
However, when it comes to certification, what you should really look for is whether a safety shower has been certified as an assembly. For example, the model GFTS15 manufactured by Showers & Eyebaths Services, has been subjected to a very stringent series of tests against the CSA electrical standards, against the ANSI Z358.1 2009 standards, and against several other tests measuring its resistance to flame, impact, stress and other key factors. Each and every component involved in the electrical system of these certified safety showers, whether it be the immersion heaters, the lights, the alarms, the conduit, the J-box, or any other electrical component, has been certified to the highest standards of safety. In addition, CSA International has certified that all components of the GFTS15 work together safely and effectively.
This certification process was expensive and time-consuming, yet it ensures that the CSA version of the GFTS15 safety shower is of the highest quality possible and that it will operate reliably and safety as intended.
Many large organizations, including global EPC’s, Fortune 1000 companies, governmental, and military organizations have come to recognize the long-term value of products which are certified by a major testing laboratory. These products can cost more than “cheap” versions that are put together with a quick sale in mind, however experienced companies have learned that you get what you pay for. Spending a little more up front can save big in the long run, both in terms of money and headaches.
If you need a durable, reliable and cost-effective safety shower solution that is certified by a major testing lab, the GFTS15 from S&E is your best bet.