Safety

Hydration | Safety
New Specification Tools Now Available!
Visit our new Spec Tools Resource Page on Hawsco.com that houses Haws’ new 3 part specs from MasterSpec for Drinking Fountains and Emergency Equipment, as well as access to Revit files on BimObject.com and CadDetails.com. Visit our MasterSpec® page. Visit our CADdetails® page. Visit our BIMobject® page.

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Irrigate eyes like medical pros
[First seen in ISHN Magazine June 2018] Introduce the flushing fluid at the inner corner of the eye An injury can change life in an instant. According to the National Safety Council, occupational injuries occur every seven seconds in the United States. Luckily, through the years, stringent regulation and a growing concern for the health […]

News and Events | Safety
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, […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Six Sigma and Safety: Using Data to Improve Outcomes
Six Sigma is a set of tools and processes designed to reduce defects and improve processes. Introduced by Bill Smith from Motorola in 1986, the Six Sigma system has since been adopted by large publicly traded companies like GE, Amazon, Bank of America, 3M, and more. A significant portion of Six Sigma practices are designed around reducing […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Creating a ‘Comfort Zone’ for Emergency Equipment Water Temperature
[via OH&S Magazine May 2018 Issue] Creating a “Comfort Zone” for Emergency Equipment Water Temperature By: Samantha Hoch, Product Marketing Specialist at Haws® Tempered water has been a hot topic of late, but just as many installations need cooling of high-temperature supply water. Moving water transfers heat, either increasing the temperatures of the objects it […]

Hydration | News and Events | Safety
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 […]

ANSI Z358.1 | News and Events | Safety
Haws Satisfies Total Customer Solution with Addition of Haws® Services
Haws is excited to announce the acquisition of Zevado™, 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 […]

Hydration | Safety
HAWS 2018 Parts Catalog
Download the new 2018 Haws Parts Catalog containing pricing and additional information for all hydration and emergency equipment product parts and reference guides for part replacements.

ANSI Z358.1 | News and Events | Safety
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 […]

Hydration | News and Events | Safety
Haws® Attends IFMA & A+A in October
Haws® exhibited at the recent International Facility Management Association (IFMA) World Workplace Conference & Expo October 18-20, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The World Workplace expo is an event geared toward learning and relationship-building within the facility management field. Attendees were able to see hundreds of Facility Management toys, tools, and resources from the leading names in […]

News and Events | Safety
Haws Integrated Launches ANSI Z358.1 Compliant Emergency Overhead Tank Shower
Haws® is proud to introduce the new Performance Series Overhead Tank Shower to our extensive line of emergency response tempering solutions by Haws Integrated®. Model 8740 is a pre-engineered and self-contained overhead tank shower designed for indoor and non-extreme outdoor climate installations. Starting with a standard base model, the 8740 allows for many enhanced options […]

News and Events | Safety
Haws Corporation expands access in Middle East
Haws – Switzerland announced its expansion into new markets in the Middle East, increasing its investment and presence to come closer to partners in key markets. Â This new extension will provide immediate access for customers in the region to help Haws better serve their needs and to develop stronger partnerships with local entities. Recently, Haws […]