Construction is one of the most fast paced and ever-changing industries on the planet, valued at $2.1 trillion in 2024 and employs 7.8 million people in the United States alone. With the vastness of the sector comes a variety of hazards that workers are exposed to, making accidents prevalent and often unprecedented.

When the temperatures drop with the winter months most site managers won’t consider the effect on their emergency showers. 

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.

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.

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.

The US food and beverage industry's revenue is expected to grow at an annual rate of 1.4% between 2021 and 2026.

Selecting the right safety shower for your site can be a complex task. Read more to learn about how tank-fed showers could be the solution for you.

On industrial sites without a reliable hot water source, the provision of plumbed-in safety showers and eye/face washes able to provide tepid water can be challenging.

In the realm of workplace accidents and chemical spills, every second counts. The rapid response to emergency situations can often be the line between minor inconvenience and severe injury. 

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.

Emergency showers and eye wash stations ensure workers can receive immediate relief from chemical burns. Learn how Hughes helps you comply with OSHA safety shower requirements. Call us today.

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.