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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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ANSI Z358.1
Web Seminar Invitation: ANSI Z358.1 Compliance Guide
Web Seminar Invitation: ANSI Z358.1 Compliance Guide PRESENTER: Casey Hayes, Director of Haws Integrated™ Operations DATE: Thursday, February 18th TIME: 10am-11am PT/1pm-2pm ET Take advantage now by registering. 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 […]
Safety
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH: Steam Water Heater
Haws Model 9400 AXION® Steam Water Heater uses existing plant steam to create a hot water supply to provide emergency showers and eyewashes with constant tepid water with flows up to 25 GPM per the ANSI Z358.1 Standard. The AXION Steam Water Heater operates on a typical plant steam pressure. The plant steam and water never mix. The steam and water […]
News and Events
Now Hiring: Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
Haws is hiring! If you are interested in joining a forward thinking company that offers competitive wages, excellence benefits, a positive culture that allows the opportunity to learn and grow, and rewards for results, please apply. We are looking to fill the position of Senior Digital Marketing Specialist. If you or someone you know feels they […]
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Haws Supports United Association International Apprentice Contest
UNITED ASSOCIATION PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS INTERNATIONAL APPRENTICE CONTEST 2015 “The United Association International Apprentice Contest involved 7 apprentices; 5 from the United States in 5 different regions, 1 from Canada, and 1 from Australia. The contest is a 5 day event beginning at 7:30 am each day and concluding at 5:00 pm. Each candidate must […]
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Have you “Winterized” Your Facility?
Most manufacturers do a great job at mitigating hazards and risks from the work environment, but what happens when the seasons change? OSHA has issued more than 2,500 citations from October 2012 to September 2013 due to manufacturing plants having potential hazards due to the change in season, particularly during winter. Below are various ways to “winterize” […]
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Haws Presents Donation to Food Bank of Northern Nevada
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is one of several organizations that Haws, a Traynor Family Enterprise, helps to support throughout the year. On Friday, December 11th, Scot McLean from Haws presented a check for $5,865.00 to Jocelyn Lantrip, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Food Bank. The presentation was during the Food Bank’s Annual Christmas Drive. […]
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REPOST: How poorly maintained eyewash stations can threaten your employees
Article Source: The Business Journals OSHA Info Sheet The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently updated a resource to help employers understand how important it is to flush emergency eyewashes to prevent organisms from growing in the stagnant water. Eyewash stations are critical emergency safety equipment intended to lessen the severity of eye injuries from […]
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4 Awesome Findings of Haws Showers
@pandilla214 found this Freeze-Protected Combination Unit in Dallas while filling up. @alyssa__grace was at a water treatment plants that apparently stunk pretty bad, but also spotted a Haws Freeze-Protected Combo Unit. @rjvirtue snapped this picture of a Haws unit in use after a few coworkers of his got hydraulic fluid in their eyes. Eyewash to […]
ANSI Z358.1
Are you providing tepid water to your emergency equipment?
Per the ANSI Standard, all eyewashes, eye/face washes and combination units MUST deliver tepid flushing fluid between 60°F and 100°F (16°C-38°C). Are you providing tepid water in your facility? Webinar Invitation: Well-Tempered: Your Complete Guide to Tempered Water PRESENTER: Billy Wing, Haws Integrated™ Senior Project Engineer DATE: Thursday, December 17th TIME: 10am-11am PT/1pm-2pm ET Take advantage […]
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Global Composite Supplier Chooses AXION® to Put Safety First
As a worldwide leader in the manufacturing of resin chemicals, Alpha Owens-Corning (AOC) understands the value of putting safety first. When one of the North American AOC facilities needed to upgrade aging safety equipment, the decision fell to Catherine Sprigg, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator at the Lakeland, Florida plant. After seeing the Haws […]
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How Does the Safe Water Drinking Act Affect Emergency Eyewashes and Showers?
The question comes up often… “How does the Safe Water Drinking Act (SWDA) Section 1417, which prohibits the use of certain items that are not lead free, affect emergency eyewashes and showers?” Since 1996, the Act has made it unlawful for anyone to introduce into commerce items that are not lead free. The 2011 Reduction […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
ANSI Site Survey Helps Leading Chemical Producer Meet Safety Standards
BACKGROUND Assuring chemical products are disposed of safely, with human health and environment in mind, should be high priority for any chemical manufacturer. As one of the leading producers of olefin and polyolefin, a U.S. plant makes conducting business in a safe, injury free, and environmentally responsible manner more than just a way of doing business, but also […]
