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Video: Choosing the Right Emergency Eyewash or Shower: 5 Essential Steps
https://youtu.be/vnxaC1QMqEY Video Segment Step 1: Understanding the Basics Boost your preparedness for emergencies with this introductory video. Learn essential details about eyewashes, eye/face washes, and combination units from industry expert Justin Dunn, Sr. Field Marketing Specialist at Haws®. Discover how to select the right equipment based on SDS specifications and understand step-by-step first aid after […]
Learn MoreWater Bottle Filling Stations are Fighting the Microplastic Epidemic. Here’s what we know.
Microplastics in Plastic Bottles Less than a month into the New Year, researchers at Columbia University and Rutgers University issued findings on the distressing micro and nano-plastics found in plastic water bottles. The study revealed a staggering average of 240,000 microplastics in everyday liters of water. Researchers took five separate samples looking at three […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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$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!
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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 […]
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Is it a Bubbler or a Drinking Fountain?
Author: Sean Christensen University of Wisconsin- Whitewater I posted an inquiry on the LINGUIST listing on the distribution of the word “bubbler” as a synonym for drinking fountain. Thanks to all who responded, which are too many to list. The Dictionary of American Regional English has also extensively investigated this word and it was my […]
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Haws Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification
November 4, 2016 [Sparks, Nevada USA] – Haws® is pleased to announce the awarding of its ISO 9001:2015 Certification. The certification was completed by SAI Global registrar who operates a Quality Management System that complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. Organizations are granted a three-year transition period from the ISO 9001:2015 publish date, yet Haws […]
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PHOTOS: Kids and Puppies Need to Hydrate Too
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Hurt Park Elementary encourages students to drink more water
“My classmates use their water bottles, I use my water bottle, we all use our water bottles,” fifth-grader Kendall Bingham said. Bingham is one of 400 students at Hurt Park Elementary who received a water bottle on the first day of school. Now, you’ll see students taking sips in the classroom or taking water breaks […]
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CCOHS on Emergency Showers and Eyewashes
Original article: Safety & Health magazine An easily accessible, properly working emergency eyewash and shower station is critical at worksites where, in OSHA’s words, “the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials.” Emergency eyewash and shower stations provide immediate decontamination and allow workers to flush away hazardous substances, as […]
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Portable vs. Plumbed Eyewash: Which do I need?
HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED A PORTABLE OR PLUMBED EMERGENCY SHOWER/EYEWASH PRODUCT? The most costly injury of the more than 5 million unintentional work related injuries in the US involves the head, averaging $82,382 per claim. In any environment, occupational safety should be taken very seriously and appropriate emergency response is a crucial […]
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Infographic: Top 3 Usage Locations of Portable Eyewashes
What are portable eyewash stations? A portable emergency eyewash is a self-contained ANSI Z358.1 compliant emergency response product that is needed for locations without access to water and can be moved at a moments notice to meet the rapidly evolving needs of a chemical, manufacturing, or construction environment. When is a portable eyewash station needed? […]