ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

ANSI Site Survey Helps Leading Chemical Producer Meet Safety Standards

BACKGROUND Assuring chemical products are disposed of safely, with human health and environment in mind, should be high priority for any chemical manufacturer. As one of the leading producers of olefin and polyolefin, a U.S. plant makes conducting business in a safe, injury free, and environmentally responsible manner more than just a way of doing business, but also […]

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FAQ’s on the AXION eyePOD Faucet-Mounted Eyewash

AXION® eyePOD®- An AXION Eyewash Everywhere The AXION eyePOD offers a thermostatically-controlled, faucet-mounted eyewash that provides facilities with AXION Medically Superior Response eyewash capabilities in an attractive, low profile, cost efficient design. How does it work? Using the eyePOD is easy. Simply activate your faucet and rotate the front of the eyePOD one-half turn, either […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Featured Editorial: When Overfamiliarity Becomes a Problem

Avoid the dangerous trap in emergency equipment maintenance. By Casey Hayes Whether it’s the back of your own hand or the drive you take to work five days a week, we become exceptionally familiar with certain things. And even though both of these examples are something you see regularly, you’re likely missing the changes that […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

OSHA: Potential Risk From Contaminated Water in Non-Compliant Eyewash Stations

Paragraph (c) of OSHA’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards – 29 CFR 1910.151 (Medical services and first aid.) requires “where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area of immediate emergency use”. […]

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3 Reasons You Should Stop by the Haws Booth at NSC

The National Safety Council Expo will welcome more than 14,000 health and safety professionals and Haws will again be exhibiting at BOOTH #2332! In addition, we will be offering complementary ANSI compliance site surveys. Here are just 3 reasons why you should make the Haws BOOTH #2332 one of your stops at the expo: 1. GIVE-AWAYS: […]

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Haws Integrated Wins 2015 ‘New Product of the Year Award’

OH&S magazine’s seventh annual contest drew a record number of entries and 23 winning products. Haws Integrated’s 8720 Outdoor, Overhead Tank Combination Unit won 1st place in the Emergency Showers & Eyewashes category. Eighteen companies, including multiple winners 3M Personal Safety Division, Ergodyne, MSA Safety, and MSDSOnline, were honored on Sept. 10 for winning Occupational Health & Safety magazine’s New […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

FAQ: Tepid Water for Emergency Showers & Eyewashes

Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the ANSI Z358.1-2014 requirement of providing tepid water for emergency showers & eyewashes. Tepid water is defined as flushing fluid between 60°F- 100°F (16°C- 38°C). If the area is typically 70°F (21°C), is the use of a 300 gallon storage tank an acceptable means of providing tepid water […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Case Study: Ethanol Production Facility Upgrades to Meet Compliance

Workplace safety has been a focus from the very start at East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE). With awards from both Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and Kansas Department of Labor for exemplary safety systems and safety records, EKAE truly sets the standard for safety. After coming across an advertisement for AXION Advantage® upgrade kits in the EHS […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Trends in Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Quick access to an emergency eyewash/shower station is vital in the event of an incident. “The first 10 to 15 seconds after exposure to a hazardous substance, especially a corrosive substance, are critical,” the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety states. CCOHS goes on to note that delaying treatment, even for just a few […]

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Why AXION MSR™ is truly a Doctor’s First Choice

Learn from Ophthalmologist Dr. Robert S. Wolff, MD why the AXION MSR is the ideal eye/face wash for following standard healthcare protocols, “I worked with the Haws Corporation® to launch AXION MSR emergency eye/face wash products. Haws recognized that traditional configurations for irrigating injured eyes were at odds with the protocols used by healthcare professionals. That is, […]

News and Events | Safety

Washington Update: No Fines for ‘Minor’ OSHA Violations?

Here at Haws we believe in safety inside and outside of the workplace. We strive to make sure our employees follow Occupational Safety&Health standards to make for healthy and safe workplace. Recently Safety and Health  released an article titled “Washington Update: No Fines for ‘Minor’ OSHA Violations?” Below you can read the introduction of the article. “Should […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Pulp and Paper Mill Upgrades to Meet Compliance

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 […]