Employee standing under activated Hughes safety shower with hard hat and high-vis vest

The Importance of Tepid Water

The international standard for safety showers and eye/face wash equipment, ANSI Z358.1-2014 specifies that water delivered by an emergency safety shower must be tepid. Safety showers provide immediate relief for employees splashed with hazardous chemicals.

The water, delivered at a minimum of 76 litres per minute for 15 minutes, washes the chemical from the skin and out of the eyes. However, a safety shower that operates outside of the tepid water range can cause more harm to a victim.

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Hughes cubicle emergency safety shower with strip screens and externally mounted eye wash

Shielding Lives: Cubicle Safety Shower with ABS Closed Bowl Eye Wash

In industrial settings where chemical exposure risks are present, having reliable emergency decontamination equipment is crucial for providing a rapid response to a workplace accident. Hughes’ cubicle safety shower with ABS closed bowl eye wash offers a comprehensive solution for workplace safety, combining efficiency with thoughtful design.

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Emergency safety shower in green finish with safety signage attached to the arm

What are ANSI requirements for safety showers and eye washes?

The American National Standards Institute are responsible for the internationally recognised safety standard surrounding safety shower and eye/face wash equipment. Compliance to these standards is crucial to ensure your work site supplies the necessary equipment to aid a casualty in the event of a chemical spill and prevent any further harm from being caused.

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Lithium ion batteries being manufactured in a gigafactory for use in electric vehicles

The Importance of Safety Showers in the US Gigafactory Boom

Work is already well underway in preparation for the phase-out of petrol vehicles across the US. As part of President Biden’s goal to make 50% of all new domestic vehicle sales electric by 2030, the White House has announced the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). IRA requires 60% of the value of battery components to be produced in North America in 2024 to qualify for half of the tax credit, and from 2029, the percentage will increase to 100%¹.

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Transparency on hazards and how to improve site safety in glass bottle manufacturing

From food and drink containment to perfumes and colognes, glass and glass containers are an essential part of our day-to-day lives. It’s forecasted that 916 billion units of glass bottles and containers will be manufactured in 2028 alone. Throughout the production process, many caustic and corrosive chemicals such as ammonia, silane, and titanium tetrachloride are used which can cause severe harm in the event of a chemical spill. Worker safety must be maintained as a priority.

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Safeguard Leisure Sector Workers From Corrosive Workplace Hazards

Total expenditure on recreational activities as of 2022 is valued at $467.1 billion in North America, placing huge demand on the industry. In such a rapidly growing sector there are a plethora of arduous hygiene processes used to maintain facilities and protect the public. During recreational breaks, swimming pools and golf courses are often considered family favorites, but how strenuous is maintenance?

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Refining the Safety Measures of Pulp & Paper Industry to Mitigate Common Dangers

The United States is the second largest producer of pulp and paper in the world with a market value of around $34.3 billion. It is reported that the industry produces over 75 million tons worth of material each year. A combination of hundreds of different chemicals will be used throughout the laborious process by different manufacturers worldwide. With this many solutions involved in the process it is essential that workers are aware of the hazards they work with and have access to safety showers and eye/face washes in the event of a chemical spill.

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