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OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week
This nationwide event is taking place Aug. 13-19, 2018. Led by OSHA, Safe + Sound Week is meant to raise awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards in workplaces. What are you doing to make your […]
Hydration | News and Events
How Safe Are Drinking Fountains in NYC?
Clean water has been a topic of both national and local concern in recent years. Flint, Mich., famously made headlines in 2014 for its dangerous, lead-tainted water supply — a major threat to children’s brains and nervous systems, as well as adults’ reproductive systems. People disparage drinking fountains all the time, but they provide a needed service […]
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Happy Independence Day from Haws!
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Safety Equipment on College Campuses
By: Joanne Benz, Haws Injuries caused during a chemical spill back in 2016 at Sacramento State College set off an alarm with officials at the California State Auditor’s office. The California State University Chancellor’s Office claimed that it does not consider itself as an oversight entity responsible for health and safety, but instead provides guidance, […]
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Haws Provides Reusable Bottles for Georgia College Sustainability Event
Every year the Georgia College Office of Sustainability host a symposium for the campus and community. This year they had a professor name John Sabraw from Ohio State University present. His mission is to remediate streams affected by acid mine drainage by utilizing the iron oxide byproduct to create acrylic and oil paint. During the transformative […]
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Haws is hiring for multiple positions!
If you’re passionate about making a difference and working with a company that shares that drive, we’d like to hear from you. Visit our Careers page to view the current job openings at Haws: CAREERS PAGE We are looking for: Global Sourcing Manager Human Resources Generalist Manufacturing Engineer / Technician Senior Global Product Manager Buyer Assembly […]
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Evaluate the Safety of the Water You Consume During Poison Prevention Week
From the water we drink to the air we breathe, the abundance of toxins in our environment is overwhelming. We all need to take the time to become more aware of how the things we consume affect us, and that is exactly the mission of National Poison Prevention Week. This is an opportunity to highlight […]
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Haws Satisfies Total Customer Solution with Addition of Haws® Services
Haws is excited to announce the acquisition of Zevadoâ„¢, Haws’ former third-party service provider. Introducing Haws Services, a warranty and field service provider for emergency shower and eyewash products of all brands to ensure equipment is compliant and functioning properly. This new offering includes: • Factory trained and certified Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) • Remote […]
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OSHA Compliance News: Mistakes that hurt
Organization: Felker Brothers Corp., Marshfield, WI. Business: Pipe manufacturer. Agency: OSHA. Penalty: $110,458 (proposed). Reason for fine: Combustible materials were located within 35 feet of welding activities. Note: OSHA said wooden racks and form plugs were less than 35 feet away from hot work areas. The employer was also cited because machines designed for fixed […]
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Lead in Schools and How to Test
By: Joanne Benz Lead is a toxic metal, and exposure even in low levels can harm children’s health, possibly damaging the brain and nervous system, according to the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the water flowing into the schools is safe, lead can leach into it from pipes, fixtures or solder in […]
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OSHA penalties go up by 2% in addition to the recent 80% increase
Effective January 2, civil penalties for violations of workplace safety and health standards are 2 percent higher, with a new maximum fine of nearly $130,000. OSHA increased its penalties to adjust for inflation as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, which initially raised civil penalties by 78 percent after over […]
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Happy Hawlidays from the Haws Team!
