ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Trends in Emergency Eyewashes and Showers

Quick access to an emergency eyewash/shower station is vital in the event of an incident. “The first 10 to 15 seconds after exposure to a hazardous substance, especially a corrosive substance, are critical,” the Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety states. CCOHS goes on to note that delaying treatment, even for just a few […]

Hydration

How to Become a Water Conservation Pro by Using BRITA® Products!

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News and Events

5 Tips on How to Conserve Water During a Drought

In recent news of California’s drought, now into the fourth year, conserving water will help with this horrible time “California’s cities and towns would be required to cut their water usage by up to 35% or face steep fines under proposed new rules.” (CBS NEWS) Use reusable water bottles. Not only will this help save a buck or […]

Hydration | News and Events

Editorial: We don’t trust drinking fountains anymore, and that’s bad for our health

The invention of the modern drinking fountain in 1906 by Luther Haws was a significant innovation that improved public spaces dramatically by helping to deliver sanitary drinking water to anyone. Today, the number of public drinking fountains is decreasing, and it is leading to problems. This past month, the Washington Post published an article that […]

Safety

Why AXION MSR™ is truly a Doctor’s First Choice

Learn from Ophthalmologist Dr. Robert S. Wolff, MD why the AXION MSR is the ideal eye/face wash for following standard healthcare protocols, “I worked with the Haws Corporation® to launch AXION MSR emergency eye/face wash products. Haws recognized that traditional configurations for irrigating injured eyes were at odds with the protocols used by healthcare professionals. That is, […]

News and Events | Safety

Washington Update: No Fines for ‘Minor’ OSHA Violations?

Here at Haws we believe in safety inside and outside of the workplace. We strive to make sure our employees follow Occupational Safety&Health standards to make for healthy and safe workplace. Recently Safety and Health  released an article titled “Washington Update: No Fines for ‘Minor’ OSHA Violations?” Below you can read the introduction of the article. “Should […]

Hydration

More about Hydration and Brita® Hydration Station® with GM, Ted Hertz

Recently, we took some time to interview General Manager of Hydration, Ted Hertz! Ted Hertz gives us an insight on how the Hydration business is going, and where he see’s the Hydration business heading. How is the hydration business currently? The Hydration market is growing and shifting rapidly. It seems every day there are new innovations […]

Hydration

Have you seen a Brita® Hydration Station®?

Have you spotted a Brita® Hydration Station®? You will find this great-tasting filtered water typically in an office setting, school, concert, festival, and pretty much everywhere! From the touch-free bottle filler to the newest efficient water cooler, water station, and water bottle filling stations, Brita® Hydration Stations® offer unlimited access to the most trusted name […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Pulp and Paper Mill Upgrades to Meet Compliance

One of the leading manufacturers of corrugated and consumer packaging in North America is committed to exceeding expectations for both its customers and its more than 15,000 employees throughout all facets of the organization. When a new site safety manager joined the organization, he suspected there were issues with the plant’s emergency response equipment, particularly […]

Hydration | Safety

How to Avoid Heat Causing Illnesses 101!

“Hydration plays an important role in worker safety and productivity. Companies, safety directors and employees all want to work safely, perform productively and return to work the next day. And everyone wants to avoid accidents and injury at all costs.”(The Sqwincher Corporation) Have an action plan handy in the workplace to avoid any heat related […]

News and Events

Chesco Students Test For Water Taste in National Stem Contest

A team of sixth graders in Chester County is to go up against 19 other teams this month in a national competition that asks students to use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems in their communities. The three East Vincent Township students, who studied the quality and taste of their school’s drinking water, […]

Hydration | News and Events

25% of Children Don’t Drink Water Daily

  Researchers at Harvard say most children and teens are at least a bit dehydrated. According to the results of a new study from researchers at Harvard, more than half of the nation’s children and teens are dehydrated. And, shockingly, about 25 percent of kids don’t drink water daily. That’s the key finding of the national […]