ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Helping avoid unnecessary OSHA fines

In June of this year, an insulation plant in Phenix City, Alabama was fined  $27,500 by OSHA solely for not having a sufficient place, such as a wash station or shower, to flush fluids from the body in an emergency. In this case, the plant had been cited previously, which resulted in the large fines they […]

Safety

Top Ten OSHA Violations: 2012 vs. 2014

A list of the “OSHA Top Ten Violations for 2014” has been released along with links to valuable resources to help your facility stay on top of safety in the workplace. We compared the results from 2012 and 2014 to create a visual representation of how far accidents in the workplace have come during the […]

News and Events | Safety

Look for Haws® on Autodesk®

The Haws® team is excited to announce that we are now on Autodesk® Seek®. A program designed to provide detailed Revit® Files on our products, Autodesk® Seek® will help contractors, architects, and engineers gain valuable insight of how our products will fit into their projects. Autodesk® Seek® allows design professionals to search for specific product design files in […]

Hydration

Helping O2X Go Bottled Water Free

O2X Summit Challenges, a series of eco-friendly mountain races, has a mission to return the world of outdoor fitness to its roots. The courses are designed to push runners’ strength and spirit to help achieve new heights. In the end, you’ll have a new appreciation for our planet and your ability to meet its needs. At […]

Safety

Flashback Friday: We were there, were you?

That’s a wrap! We had a great year of tradeshows in 2014 from NSC in San Diego to ASSE in Orlando, we are pleased with the level of exposure our new and existing products received. We look forward to an even better year in 2015! Now, let’s flashback to the two most recent shows in 2014: […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Exceeding ANSI Standards: Color Coding

Does your facility use the proper universal color coding to alert potential danger? As referenced in a recent Haws® White Paper, Emergency Response Best Practices: Exceeding the ANSI Z358.1 Standard, OSHA enforces that potential danger must be made obvious to give attention to the risk of potential danger. Color coding creates a universal language to […]

News and Events

Haws Awarded the 2014 Family Owned Business Award

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of Nevada’s economy and this year we were nominated for the Nevada Business Magazine’s 2014 Family-Owned Business Award in “The More the Merrier” category. With several hundred entries, a nomination in itself is cause for celebration but on May 15th, we were notified they were one of the winners of this […]

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Haws® Welcomes New Team Members and Announces Internal Promotions

We are pleased to announce several additional team members as well as internal promotions within various company departments. These additions are in support of our continued success in the emergency equipment and hydration industries. New Team Members Include: Hollie Tracy-Ochoa- Executive Assistant for Sales and Marketing   Hollie joins Haws with many years of administrative and office support […]

Hydration

Throwback Thursday: Washington DC with Michelle Obama

This past July, Haws was invited to the White House to kick-off becoming a major supporter of the Partnership for Healthier America’s Drink Up campaign. It was an honor to attend along with the additional  new supporters, in an effort to encourage the activity of drinking water. As part of our support, Haws will provide […]

News and Events

SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER

Haws® Introduces New Bottle Filler at Breakthrough Price, Providing Retrofit or Stand-Alone Installation Options Haws is proud to announce availability of the plumbing industry’s lowest-cost Bottle Filler, Model 1900. The Haws Bottle Filler features a patent-pending reversible drain, enabling the unit to be installed above an existing drinking fountain or mounted as a stand-alone fixture. Featuring […]

ANSI Z358.1 | Safety

Industrial Insulation Company Cited $40k for Serious Hazards

We frequently hear comments from safety professionals that showers and eyewashes are rarely used and in turn they receive little attention. Yet, small overlooks can lead to large repercussions  that can affect a company financially. Recently, a company was fined over $25,000 for safety violations including not providing the appropriate emergency eyewashes and showers at a plant that works with caustic chemicals. […]

Hydration

Treat Yourself to Fruit Infused Water

Need a boost to your daily water intake?  Fruit can add a natural sweet flavor that can easily help you stay hydrated throughout the day. The best way to enjoy a fruit-infused water, is by letting fruit blend in your re-usable water bottle overnight.  Even after multiple refills from a hydration station throughout the day, […]