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Inclusive Hydration: Meeting ADA Standards with Modern Solutions in Workplace Safety Programs
In the realm of workplace safety, one aspect that often escapes the limelight is the role of hydration in employee well-being. As organizations strive to create inclusive and accessible environments, it is imperative to recognize the crucial link between hydration and safety, not only for overall health but also to meet the requirements of the […]
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Video: Choosing the Right Emergency Eyewash or Shower: 5 Essential Steps
https://youtu.be/vnxaC1QMqEY Video Segment Step 1: Understanding the Basics Boost your preparedness for emergencies with this introductory video. Learn essential details about eyewashes, eye/face washes, and combination units from industry expert Justin Dunn, Sr. Field Marketing Specialist at Haws®. Discover how to select the right equipment based on SDS specifications and understand step-by-step first aid after […]
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Water Bottle Filling Stations are Fighting the Microplastic Epidemic. Here’s what we know.
Microplastics in Plastic Bottles Less than a month into the New Year, researchers at Columbia University and Rutgers University issued findings on the distressing micro and nano-plastics found in plastic water bottles. The study revealed a staggering average of 240,000 microplastics in everyday liters of water. Researchers took five separate samples looking at three […]
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ANSI Z358.1
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 […]
News and Events
Haws® Announces Internal Employee Movements
Haws® Announces Internal Employee Movements [Sparks, Nevada USA] – Haws®, A Traynor Family Enterprise™ company, is pleased to announce several internal promotions within multiple company departments. These advancements are in support of Haws’ continued success in the emergency equipment and hydration industries. Internal Movements Include: Brian Clark – Director of Sales- North America Clark brings over […]
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 […]
ANSI Z358.1
OSHA and ANSI Z358.1: Your Guide to Compliance
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 complaint with the updated ANSI Z358.1 Standard to avoid fines and guarantee you are providing […]
Hydration
How to Fundraise for Your Own Brita® Hydration Station®!
Looking to earn your own Brita® Hydration Station®? Drink up® and Brita® Hydration Station® have teamed up to help groups fundraise to earn their very own Brita® Hydration Station®! Both Brita® Hydration Station® and Drink Up® are devoted to help raise awareness about the benefits of drinking water and healthy hydration. How the fundraising program works: […]
ANSI Z358.1
Antsy about ANSI? 5 Common FAQ’s
Questions answered by ANSI subject matter expert and Director of Haws Integrated Operations, Casey Hayes. Is testing of the safety showers and eyewashes actually required in the standard and not just the appendix? Yes, it is part of the standard. It is not in the appendix. We talk about the weekly flush and the requirements […]
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, […]
Hydration
America’s ToothFairy Engages Youth Leaders In Innovative Study To Assess Drinking Water Access In Schools
Healthy Eating Research Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funds water access study In collaboration with the Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI), University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation is activating youth participants in its #MySmileMattersSM Youth Movement to aid in an innovative study to assess the […]
