Casey Hayes

The 12 most common causes of emergency eyewash & shower noncompliance

August 2, 2016

For the first time in 25 years, OSHA penalties have significantly increased – by approximately 80 percent. Increased penalties began August 1, 2016 in all states regulated by OSHA.

Inspect emergency equipment to prepare for freezing temperatures

Casey Hayes

February 2, 2016

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With winter officially upon us, freezing temperatures can be expected across many parts of the country. In some areas, exceptionally cold weather will linger indefinitely, while other regions will experience freeze-thaw cycles.

Emergency showers and eyewash stations: Your guide to 2014 ANSI Z358.1 revisions & best practices

Casey Hayes

April 1, 2015

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In an effort to establish minimum performance and use requirements for emergency eyewash and shower equipment, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) created industry standard ANSI Z358.1 in 1981.

Emergency showers & eyewashes for challenging oil & gas industry environments

Casey Hayes

November 3, 2014

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Specifying emergency equipment for some locales may be straightforward, but many worksites in the oil and gas arena present certain challenges to consider when choosing and installing equipment.

Best practices exceed ANSI eyewash & shower standard

Victim comfort is critical to a complete safety response

Casey Hayes

August 1, 2014

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ANSI eyewash and shower compliance are standard measures to abide by, but is it enough for your employees?

The ultimate emergency shower…never has to be used

Casey Hayes

May 30, 2012

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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?

Casey Hayes

May 4, 2012

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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.

Minimize pain and suffering

Be proactive: Conduct emergency shower drills

Casey Hayes

January 4, 2012

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

Get a good night’s sleep

Maintain your emergency equipment

Casey Hayes

October 1, 2011

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What keeps you up at night?

Not too hot, Not too cold

Reverse tempering cools emergency showers & eyewashes

Casey Hayes

August 3, 2011

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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.