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Hot or Cold? The Modern Basics of Tempered Water for Emergency Showers and Eyewashes
Why Proper Water Temperature Is Essential for Workplace Safety Workplace safety is non-negotiable, especially when it comes to emergency showers and eyewash stations. But did you know that the temperature of the water they provide can mean the difference between effective first aid and further injury? Tempered water has become the gold standard for these […]
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Catching Up with Alex Spounias: A Look Inside Haws® Safety
Our very own Safety Specialist, Alex, shares what’s new, where we’re headed next, and what keeps her passionate about safety every day. We had a chance to talk with Alex Spounias, our Safety Specialist, to see how Haws has grown this past year, what’s on the horizon, and get to know Alex a little better. […]
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Business Updates
11/5/25 Acquisition of Haws Corporation Watts Water Technologies is pleased to announce the acquisition of Haws Corporation, a leading global brand providing emergency safety and hydration solutions for use in industrial, institutional and non-residential end markets for more than 120 years. The addition of Haws’ innovative, specified products will enable us to offer our customers […]
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News and Events
Multiple Job Openings at Haws
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 to fill the following positions: Regional Sales Manager- Eastern Canada Haws Integrated Sales Engineer Procurement Agent […]
Hydration
EBMUD proposes water bottle fill stations at public places
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The East Bay Municipal Utility District laid out plans Tuesday for a pilot program to open seven water fill stations to promote tap water use and reduce use of disposable plastic water bottles. If the stations prove popular, the water district would consider opening more of them within its territory in Contra […]
Safety
Huge Fine for Pesticide Worker Safety Violations
[via EHS Daily Advisor] A global chemical and seed manufacturer was recently fined millions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violations of several rules related to pesticides, including the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This company ran afoul of its responsibilities when it comes to what the EPA considers the most dangerous pesticides: restricted […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
ANSI Compliance, Safety & Health for Food Processing
From the oil industry to mining, agriculture to research, any working environment that puts employees in close proximity to occupational hazards such as potentially harmful chemicals must make workplace safety a priority. The food processing, meat packing, and poultry processing industries are no exception. INDUSTRY RISKS In addition to physical hazards like high noise levels, […]
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Look who’s hiring! Check out our open 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 an Online Product Content Specialist and a Haws Integrated Assembler. Why Haws? For more than […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Emergency Response is a Matter of Time
Written and published by: Ryan Pfund, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine January 1, 2017 In an emergency, the faster the response, the better the outcome. An emergency safety plan that anticipates every work site emergency and improves emergency response time is every facility manager’s and employee’s best protection. It’s difficult to think clearly and logically […]
Hydration
Host Property Achieves LEED Silver Certification
Original post: Host Hotels & Resorts 12/07/2016 The U.S. Green Building Council awarded The Axiom® Hotel LEED® Silver certification for its green initiatives. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification program that recognizes performance in key areas of environmental and human health such as site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
$108,000 Fine for No Eyewash
A marine terminal operator in Seattle is facing a $448,200 fine from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for failing to correct serious worker health hazards for which it was previously cited. The fine is one of L&I’s largest in recent years. In an inspection at Seattle Bulk Shipping Inc.’s Harbor Island facility, L&I […]
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Have a Happy Holiday from Haws!
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Last chance to register: Free Emergency Equipment Webinar
Webinar Invitation: YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PROPER EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PRESENTER: Dennis O’Neill, Haws Safety Education Specialist DATE: Wednesday, December 14th TIME: 10am-11am PT / 1pm-2pm ET If you have not yet registered for tomorrow’s free webinar, take advantage and register now! OSHA enforces the ANSI Z358.1-2014 Standard for emergency showers and eyewash equipment and […]
Hydration
Is it a Bubbler or a Drinking Fountain?
Author: Sean Christensen University of Wisconsin- Whitewater I posted an inquiry on the LINGUIST listing on the distribution of the word “bubbler” as a synonym for drinking fountain. Thanks to all who responded, which are too many to list. The Dictionary of American Regional English has also extensively investigated this word and it was my […]
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Haws Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
November 4, 2016 [Sparks, Nevada USA] – Haws® is pleased to announce the awarding of its ISO 9001:2015 Certification. The certification was completed by SAI Global registrar who operates a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. Organizations are granted a three-year transition period from the ISO 9001:2015 publish date, yet Haws […]
