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CASE STUDY: Smart Hydration for Schools:
Smart Hydration for Schools: How Hawsâ„¢ 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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Good – Better – Best! Achieve ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 Compliance with Haws®
Maintaining a safe workplace is a critical responsibility for any facility, especially when it comes to emergency response equipment. Ensuring that emergency showers and eye/face wash stations function properly and meet ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014 compliance standards is not just about regulatory adherence, it is about protecting employees in the event of an emergency. Haws offers services […]
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New Job Openings at Haws
A growing company requires additional skills and support. If you’re passionate about making a difference and working with a company that shares that drive, we’d like to hear from you. Visit our Careers page to view the current job openings at Haws: CAREERS PAGE We are looking to fill the following positions: Haws Integrated Custom Engineer (added […]
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VOTE IN THE ISHN READERS CHOICE AWARDS!
VOTE IN THE ISHN READERS CHOICE AWARDS! Remember to make your voice heard and vote in ISHN’s Readers’ Choice Awards! Voting is online only and runs through May 1 at http://awards.ishn.com. One lucky voter will be selected at random each week to win a $50 American Express gift card! You can vote up to once per […]
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Multiple Job Openings at Haws
If you’re passionate about making a difference and working with a company that shares that drive, we’d  like to hear from you. Visit our Careers page to view the current job openings at Haws: CAREERS PAGE We are looking to fill the following positions: Regional Sales Manager- Eastern Canada Haws Integrated Sales Engineer Procurement Agent […]
Hydration
EBMUD proposes water bottle fill stations at public places
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The East Bay Municipal Utility District laid out plans Tuesday for a pilot program to open seven water fill stations to promote tap water use and reduce use of disposable plastic water bottles. If the stations prove popular, the water district would consider opening more of them within its territory in Contra […]
Safety
Huge Fine for Pesticide Worker Safety Violations
[via EHS Daily Advisor] A global chemical and seed manufacturer was recently fined millions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violations of several rules related to pesticides, including the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This company ran afoul of its responsibilities when it comes to what the EPA considers the most dangerous pesticides: restricted […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
ANSI Compliance, Safety & Health for Food Processing
From the oil industry to mining, agriculture to research, any working environment that puts employees in close proximity to occupational hazards such as potentially harmful chemicals must make workplace safety a priority. The food processing, meat packing, and poultry processing industries are no exception. INDUSTRY RISKS In addition to physical hazards like high noise levels, […]
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Look who’s hiring! Check out our open positions!
If you’re passionate about making a difference and working with a company that shares that drive, we’d like to hear from you. Visit our Careers page to view the current job openings at Haws: CAREERS PAGE We are looking for an Online Product Content Specialist and a Haws Integrated Assembler. Why Haws? For more than […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Emergency Response is a Matter of Time
Written and published by: Ryan Pfund, Occupational Health & Safety Magazine January 1, 2017 In an emergency, the faster the response, the better the outcome. An emergency safety plan that anticipates every work site emergency and improves emergency response time is every facility manager’s and employee’s best protection. It’s difficult to think clearly and logically […]
Hydration
Host Property Achieves LEED Silver Certification
Original post: Host Hotels & Resorts 12/07/2016 The U.S. Green Building Council awarded The Axiom® Hotel LEED® Silver certification for its green initiatives. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification program that recognizes performance in key areas of environmental and human health such as site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials […]
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
$108,000 Fine for No Eyewash
A marine terminal operator in Seattle is facing a $448,200 fine from the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) for failing to correct serious worker health hazards for which it was previously cited. The fine is one of L&I’s largest in recent years. In an inspection at Seattle Bulk Shipping Inc.’s Harbor Island facility, L&I […]
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Have a Happy Holiday from Haws!
ANSI Z358.1 | Safety
Last chance to register: Free Emergency Equipment Webinar
Webinar Invitation: YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PROPER EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT PRESENTER: Dennis O’Neill, Haws Safety Education Specialist DATE: Wednesday, December 14th TIME: 10am-11am PT / 1pm-2pm ET If you have not yet registered for tomorrow’s free webinar, take advantage and register now! OSHA enforces the ANSI Z358.1-2014 Standard for emergency showers and eyewash equipment and […]
