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 […]

Hydration

Staying Hydrated In the Warm Weather

STAYING HYDRATED IN THE WARM WEATHER With the warm weather approaching, it is imperative to stay hydrated. The dog days of summer have hit with temps 100 degrees and higher! Not only is this unpleasant, it can be dangerous. Our body’s fluid requirement increases as the temperature rises and being dehydrated can have serious effects […]

ANSI Z358.1

ANSI Z358.1 DEBATE: “1-Touch” vs. “1-Second” Activation

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 this, the myth […]

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Now Hiring: Drafter and Inventory Control/Master Data Clerk

If you’re passionate about making a difference and working with a company that shares that drive, we’d like to hear from you. Haws is innovating and forever changing the plumbing and safety industry. Our goal as a company is to provide the best products and services possible. If you share our commitment to excellence, then […]

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Interview with Haws Safety Supervisor

We took a moment to speak with our own Safety Supervisor, Melanie Mayer, to get some insight as to where she has seen Haws grow in the last year, where Haws is going in the future, plus we got to learn a bit about Melanie herself! How did you begin working at Haws and how long have you worked […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

OSHA regulations vary for eyewash flushing & shower drenching

Written by: Wesley J. Maertz The question often comes up as to where OSHA calls out eyewash requirements. Emergency shower and eyewash station equipment needs are referenced in two different types of OSHA regulations. The first is applicable to all general industry or construction facilities that require the installation of emergency shower or eyewash station equipment. The second […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Free Web Seminar on Emergency Showers and Eyewashes

Web Seminar Invitation: YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PROPER EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PRESENTER: Adam Pruitt, Product Manager DATE: Tuesday, April 26th TIME: 10am-11am PT / 1pm-2pm ET Take advantage now by registering for this FREE web seminar. Identifying the right emergency response product, whether a single portable eyewash or an outdoor, freeze-proof combination shower and eyewash unit, […]

Hydration

Behold! Hydration Station Discoveries!

Brita Hydration Station at the AC Hotel Fitness Center in Washington DC   Brita Hydration Station installed at the Global Impact STEM Academy. “Fillin up these official GISA @nalgeneusa bottles with some tasty #Brita filtered water. #cleanwater #goinggreen #fillerup — way to create and lead this project! #stem #studentleadlearning”   Brita Hydration Station comes to […]

Hydration

Award for Polish Education Program’s Hydration Efforts

Topserw, a distributor for Haws in Poland, worked jointly with Nestle Waters Poland brand, NAŁĘCZOWIANKA, on a large Polish Education Program that encourages drinking more water. As a result of there efforts, they were awarded a gold medal for the installation of a Haws 1105 drinking fountain accompanied by a Nestle sign and an information plaque (images below). This […]

Hydration | News and Events

Brita Hopes to Make Big Splash With Stephen Curry

REPOST from Creativity. Brita is eager to find out whether an NBA star’s endorsement can do for water filters what it has done over the years for everything from soft drinks and sports drinks to apparel and restaurants. The brand has debuted a new 30-second spot featuring the athlete. In it, Mr. Curry is surrounded […]

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Haws Announces Internal Changes and Promotions

[Sparks, Nevada USA] – Haws®, a Traynor Family Enterprise™ company, is pleased to share several internal promotions that support Haws continued success in the emergency equipment and hydration industries.                                       Ted Hertz- General Manager, Hydration As General […]

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Infographic: Haws Website Survey Results

Thanks For The Feedback! Recently we hosted a online survey to garner some feedback on satisfaction levels from customers. See below for some of the results! Comment and let us know your thoughts. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)