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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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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 […]
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 […]
News and Events
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 […]
News and Events | Safety
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 […]
