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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
Article Re-post: Are Your Children Dehydrated At School?
BRITA reveals the statistics of children’s drinking habits at school and that parents don’t know how much their children drink at school. A new study by BRITA – Europe surveyed 2,000 parents of primary school children. The results show that almost three quarters of parents don’t know how much water their children drink whilst at school. 66% […]
Hydration
The Myth of Hydration in Winter Months
MYTH: Cooler Temperatures Mean I Don’t Need To Drink As Much Water Because I’m Not Sweating As Much… We don’t often associate cold weather with dehydration. If you’re working or exercising outside on a cool fall day, or even a cold winter day, you’re just not as aware of losing fluids as you are when you’re […]
Safety
FAQ’s on the AXION eyePOD Faucet-Mounted Eyewash
AXION® eyePOD®- An AXION Eyewash Everywhere The AXION eyePOD offers a thermostatically-controlled, faucet-mounted eyewash that provides facilities with AXION Medically Superior Response eyewash capabilities in an attractive, low profile, cost efficient design. How does it work? Using the eyePOD is easy. Simply activate your faucet and rotate the front of the eyePOD one-half turn, either […]
Hydration
Stop by at the Coffee, Water & Tea Expo
Stop by our booth #230 at the NAMA Coffee, Tea & Water Expo! This expo is an interactive learning and networking event for professionals to explore the latest innovations in coffee, tea and water products and services. Stop by booth #230 to learn more about the Brita® Professional line from the latest bottle fillers to the newest efficient water […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Featured Editorial: When Overfamiliarity Becomes a Problem
Avoid the dangerous trap in emergency equipment maintenance. By Casey Hayes Whether it’s the back of your own hand or the drive you take to work five days a week, we become exceptionally familiar with certain things. And even though both of these examples are something you see regularly, you’re likely missing the changes that […]
News and Events
Haws Employees Continue Quarterly Fundraising for Local SPCA
Haws volunteers and CEO presented the local SPCA with employee raised funds on September 30 at the Haws offices. During the second quarter of 2015, Haws employees hosted multiple fundraisers to raise over $5,800 for the SPCA of Northern Nevada. Recently, Haws volunteers ceremoniously presented the SPCA with their donation at Haws headquarters. The SPCA […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
OSHA: Potential Risk From Contaminated Water in Non-Compliant Eyewash Stations
Paragraph (c) of OSHA’s Occupational Safety & Health Standards – 29 CFR 1910.151 (Medical services and first aid.) requires “where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area of immediate emergency use”. […]
Hydration
South Los Angeles Youth Debut School Hydration Station to Make Water the Healthy and Easy Choice
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — National Health Foundation’s Health Academy youth and community partners celebrated the youths’ effort to bring the first hydration station to a high school in South Los Angeles with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 at Thomas Jefferson High School. Health Academy youth were prompted into action after […]
ANSI Z358.1
Monday Tip: Emergency Eyewash “No-No’s”
It is interesting to see what some facilities consider to be sufficient in regards to providing proper emergency shower and eyewash equipment. Below are just a few of these not-so-compliant “solutions”. Not only does this risk potential fines from OSHA for not complying with the ANSI Z358.1 Standard, but it also put workers, students, etc. […]
Hydration
THROWBACK: Brita Unfiltered Presents Dave Matthews Band
THROWBACK to Dave Matthews Band Tour in featuring Brita Hydration Stations! Dave Matthews Band and Brita FilterForGood encourage fans to reduce their bottled water waste during the band’s 2012 Summer Tour. Brita supported Dave Matthews Bands efforts of a “greener tour” by reducing disposable water bottles. Check out the video below to see how the […]
News and Events
Partnerships for Peace – Dignity for All
International Day of Peace is an observed holiday around the world, established in 1981 by The United Nations General Assembly. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. The theme of International Day of Peace 2015 is “Partnerships for Peace-Dignity […]
Safety
3 Reasons You Should Stop by the Haws Booth at NSC
The National Safety Council Expo will welcome more than 14,000 health and safety professionals and Haws will again be exhibiting at BOOTH #2332! In addition, we will be offering complementary ANSI compliance site surveys. Here are just 3 reasons why you should make the Haws BOOTH #2332 one of your stops at the expo: 1. GIVE-AWAYS: […]
