Most emergency shower and eye/face wash installations across North America do not comply with signifi cant code provisions, even though the most recent ANSI Z358.1 Standard released in 2009. Exposure to risks associated with non-compliance increase significantly for companies that have not yet upgraded their emergency eyewashes and showers.

The emergency shower is set up... now what?

May 4, 2012

By Casey Hayes

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Most emergency shower and eye/face wash installations across North America do not comply with significant code provisions, even though the most recent ANSI Z358.1 Standard was released in 2009.

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Be proactive: Conduct emergency shower drills

January 4, 2012

By Casey Hayes

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No one plans on being involved in an industrial accident, it just happens.

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Maintain your emergency equipment

October 1, 2011

By Casey Hayes

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What keeps you up at night?

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Reverse tempering cools emergency showers & eyewashes

August 3, 2011

By Casey Hayes

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You can make a strong case that the invention of the emergency shower and eyewash is among the great advancements in industrial employee safety in the past 60 years.

Eye irrigation advancements

June 1, 2011

By Casey Hayes

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Every year thousands of eye injuries occur in the workplace. Throughout the past few years, stringent regulation and an ever-growing concern for the health and well-being of employees has brought advancements in processes, safety procedures, and first aid protocols to treat the injured.

How to select an emergency eyewash or eye/face wash

October 1, 2010

By Casey Hayes

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The following information is aimed at developing a logical thought process that comprehends many of the circumstances and alternatives of your specific eyewash and/or eye/face wash applications.

Not too hot, not too cold

August 5, 2010

By Casey Hayes

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While much attention has been paid to tempered water not nearly as much has focused on reverse tempering.

Hit the showers

March 15, 2010

By Casey Hayes

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Choosing the right combination emergency shower and eye/face wash is a matter of knowing your risks, requirements and budget.

Emergency showers & eyewashes

August 5, 2009

By Casey Hayes

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Here are five general things you should consider when specifying and installing emergency showers and eyewashes.

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