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Haws Celebrates 4th Consecutive SHARP Recertification
Haws workplace Safety Standards Our top priority Haws Corporation is pleased to announce that we have received our 4th Consecutive SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) certification renewal. Haws first achieved SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) status in 2017, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement. […]
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CASE STUDY: Smart Hydration for Schools:
Smart Hydration for Schools: How Haws™ Bottle Filling Stations Transform Student Access to Filtered Drinking Water Download Case Study COMPANY/INDUSTRY Donner Springs Elementary School, Education THE CHALLENGE Students at Donner Springs Elementary School struggle with inadequate access to clean drinking water. “Our cafeteria’s hi-lo drinking fountain was out of order, leaving students with limited hydration […]
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Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in California Schools: Addressing the Lead Crisis
Lead Contamination in California Schools: A Growing Concern Lead contamination in drinking water poses a significant health risk to students in California schools. Exposure to lead can cause cognitive impairment, behavioral issues, and other long-term health problems, making it especially dangerous for young students. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), from 2018 […]
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ANSI Z358.1
These 5 Emergency Equipment FAQ’s Can Keep You Out of Trouble
1. How do you determine if you need a safety shower versus just an eye/face wash? It depends on what the potential hazard is. We advocate that an eye/face wash should be the requirement over an eyewash as it is rare for a chemical to only splash into your eyes and not on your face […]
ANSI Z358.1
REPOST: Trends in Emergency Eyewashes/Showers
Repost from Safety & Health article by Tracy Haas Equipment reliability is imperative Unlike personal protective equipment such as hard hats and steel-toe boots, emergency eyewashes and showers are not meant to be used every day. Ideally, a worker will never need one. But should an incident such as a chemical splash occur, it’s vital that […]
ANSI Z358.1
Increase In OSHA Fines Now in Effect
For the first time in twenty-five years, OSHA penalties are increasing – and significantly. A federal act passed in 1990 exempted OSHA from increasing fines to account for inflation, but the new budget signed into law on November 2, 2015, includes an amendment striking that exemption.¹ The “Catch-Up Adjustment,” based on the percentage difference between October 1990 and […]
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 […]
Hydration
Units in Action: Mission Readiness Donates Hydration Stations®
Four donated Brita® Hydration Stations® were recently installed at College of the Desert in Palm Desert, CA with the support of Mission: Readiness – Military Leaders For Kids and Regional Access Project Foundation. College of the Desert serves over 10,000 students and, as one of 112 community colleges in California, represents a vital part of […]
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 […]
