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Haws Celebrates 4th Consecutive SHARP Recertification
Haws workplace Safety Standards Our top priority Haws Corporation is pleased to announce that we have received our 4th Consecutive SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) certification renewal. Haws first achieved SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) status in 2017, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement. […]
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CASE STUDY: Smart Hydration for Schools:
Smart Hydration for Schools: How Haws™ Bottle Filling Stations Transform Student Access to Filtered Drinking Water Download Case Study COMPANY/INDUSTRY Donner Springs Elementary School, Education THE CHALLENGE Students at Donner Springs Elementary School struggle with inadequate access to clean drinking water. “Our cafeteria’s hi-lo drinking fountain was out of order, leaving students with limited hydration […]
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Ensuring Safe Drinking Water in California Schools: Addressing the Lead Crisis
Lead Contamination in California Schools: A Growing Concern Lead contamination in drinking water poses a significant health risk to students in California schools. Exposure to lead can cause cognitive impairment, behavioral issues, and other long-term health problems, making it especially dangerous for young students. According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), from 2018 […]
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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: […]
Safety
Haws Integrated Wins 2015 ‘New Product of the Year Award’
OH&S magazine’s seventh annual contest drew a record number of entries and 23 winning products. Haws Integrated’s 8720 Outdoor, Overhead Tank Combination Unit won 1st place in the Emergency Showers & Eyewashes category. Eighteen companies, including multiple winners 3M Personal Safety Division, Ergodyne, MSA Safety, and MSDSOnline, were honored on Sept. 10 for winning Occupational Health & Safety magazine’s New […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
FAQ: Tepid Water for Emergency Showers & Eyewashes
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the ANSI Z358.1-2014 requirement of providing tepid water for emergency showers & eyewashes. Tepid water is defined as flushing fluid between 60°F- 100°F (16°C- 38°C). If the area is typically 70°F (21°C), is the use of a 300 gallon storage tank an acceptable means of providing tepid water […]
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Editorial Re-post: What Diseases Can You Get From a Water Fountain?
The misconception of drinking fountains carrying diseases fills individuals with a sense of doubt. Many years ago, individuals begin to develop a lack of trust in drinking fountains regardless if it’s realistic. The New York Times article What Diseases Can You Get From a Water Fountain? addresses the concerns of bacteria that one can (or cannot) come […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Case Study: Ethanol Production Facility Upgrades to Meet Compliance
Workplace safety has been a focus from the very start at East Kansas Agri-Energy (EKAE). With awards from both Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) and Kansas Department of Labor for exemplary safety systems and safety records, EKAE truly sets the standard for safety. After coming across an advertisement for AXION Advantage® upgrade kits in the EHS […]
Hydration | News and Events
The University of Nevada, Reno’s (UNR) Water Bottle Ban Initiative
The University of Nevada, Reno began their fall semester with a bang at their Taste of Reno event. The event welcomed new and returning students for the fall semester, with over 80 vendors from around the Reno/Sparks community including our Haws® promoting the Brita®Hydration Station®! Recently, The Associated Students of Nevada (ASUN) President, Caden Fabbi, announced his concern that the […]
Hydration
#BritaHydrate Canada Event
Recently,Brita®Canada sponsored and attended the Squamish Valley Music Festival in Squamish, BC, August 7th – 9th. With a 36’ geodesic dome that featured unique projection mapping, festival-goers were taken to an underwater world where they escaped the elements outside and stayed hydrated throughout the weekend. Brita® Brand Ambassadors used two filtering Brita® Hydration Stations® to […]
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Take Action: Hunger Action Month!
Each quarter, Haws®Corporation supports a specific charity that is voted on by our employees. Our third quarter sponsored charity is, The Food Bank of Northern Nevada. We volunteer to help feed those who are in need as well as raise awareness and donations. The rewarding volunteer work consists of sorting and repacking food at the Food […]
