Safety

New Product: Need a eyewash but have no water?

NEW PRODUCT RELEASE Model 7601.15 is a 15-gallon, air-pressurized, self-contained eyewash with an ASME rated tank with optional drench hose. Model 7601.15 is an ideal solution for a facility’s ANSI eyewash requirements in locations without access to a continuous potable water source and where an ASME tank is required. More specifically, Model 7601.15 is able to […]

Safety

Just Released: Keg-Style, Air-Charged, Portable Eyewash by Haws

Introducing the new Haws Model 7603! Haws model 7603 is a 15-gallon, self-contained portable eyewash and is an ideal, cost-efficient solution for a facility’s ANSI eyewash requirements in locations without access to a continuous potable water source. The unit provide approximately 10 usable gallons (37.9 liters) of water for effective rinsing of the eyes, face or […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Pulp and Paper Mill Upgrades it’s Emergency Equipment

One of the leading manufacturers of corrugated and consumer packaging in North America is committed to exceeding expectations for both its customers and its more than 15,000 employees throughout all facets of the organization. When a new site safety manager joined the organization, he suspected there were issues with the plant’s emergency response equipment, particularly […]

Safety

New Product Spotlight: The ONLY Tempered Portable Eyewash

Model 7501T is the only Tempered Portable Eyewash available on the market! This compact 9-gallon (34 L), gravity-fed, tempered eyewash uses a heated, insulated blanket (Model 7501BL) to provide ANSI complaint tempered water in ambient operating temperatures from -30°F (-34° C) to 100°F (38°C). Model 7501T is ideal for locations without access to a continuous […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

How to Use an Eyewash Testing Gauge

Eyewash testing gauges are an important tool when testing eyewashes and eye/face washes for ANSI Z358.1 compliance. Make sure you are utilizing it correctly with this quick guide. HOW TO USE AN EYEWASH GAUGE To determine a suitable eyewash pattern, the eyewash testing gauge should be a minimum of 4 inches in length with two sets […]

News and Events | Safety

ASSE Expo 2016: Receive Haws’ Newest Safety Product Free

Haws is revealing several new products at the ASSE Safety 2016 Conference this year, and we want you to be the first to try them. Visit booth #1141 for the unveiling of our new safety portable eyewash family and get a new product free! The first 50 visitors who mention this email and scan their […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Last chance to register: Free ANSI Web Seminar

Your Guide to ANSI Z358.1 Compliance DATE: JUNE 23rd, 2016 TIME: 10:00-11:00am PT/ 1:00-2:00pm ET DESCRIPTION: In November 2015, it was signed into law that OSHA fines are increasing by 80% for the first time since 1990. Ensure you are compliant with the updated ANSI Z358.1 Standard to avoid fines and guarantee you are providing […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Access is everything: Eyewash stations & showers must be ready when needed

Repost from ISHN Written by Sally Smart Sally J. Smart is a Technical Safety Specialist for Grainger. She is a Board Certified Safety Professional® (CSP) and a Qualified Safety Sales Professional (QSSP). Sally is OSHA – 30-hour trained for both Construction and General Industry and is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry. When […]

Safety

Social Frenzy: Emergency Showers & Eyewashes in Action

A video posted by PeTer (@peterlimer) on Jun 10, 2016 at 8:17am PDT A video posted by Porsche Specialist (@therennshop) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:02pm PST Monthly safety audit…. Being able to pull the emergency shower was dream in high school and college lab classes. #biologist #nerd #emergencyshower #dreamcometrue A video posted by Chelsea […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Top 12 Non-Compliance Issues in Emergency Equipment

There are two types of non-compliance when referring to emergency shower and eyewash equipment. A. Performance Related: Any type of issue that affects the ability for the emergency shower or eyewash to provide proper first aid in the event of an emergency. This could include lack of tepid water, insufficient flow to the showerhead, eyewash heads […]

Hydration | Safety

Over 40 Haws Revit Files on Autodesk Seek

40 of Haws’ top models from within the Emergency Equipment and Hydration portfolios are available on Autodesk® Seek®. Also, Revit and AutoCad files for these products are on their product pages on Hawsco.com under the Resources tab. Autodesk® Seek® allows design professionals to search for specific product design files in the form of 3D models, 2D drawings, […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Eyewashes: Is It “1 Second” or “1 Motion”?

DOWNLOAD THIS FLYER The  ANSI Z358.1 Standard (American National Standard) mandates that proper eyewash activation – which describes a unit going from “off” to “on”- shall take one second or less.  This requirement has held true since the inception of the ANSI Standard in 1981 and throughout all revisions including 1990, 1998, 2004, 2009 and 2014. Despite […]