By Casey Hayes, Director of Haws Integrated™ Tankless water heaters, also known as instantaneous water heaters, are designed to deliver a constant supply of hot water as needed without the use of a storage tank. When a water source is activated, cold water travels through a pipe, into the unit, and an electric element heats the water. […]
We are conducting a research project to evaluate health and safety professionals’ definition and expectation for acceptable emergency eyewashes and showers. We are interested in your opinion and would appreciate if you had 5-7 minutes to answer questions enclosed in the survey link below. As a thank you, we will send you a $10 e-gift card […]
For more than a century, Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) has served Pennsylvania’s mid-Monongahela Valley with an emphasis on quality care and compassionate caring. The 226-bed, full-service health care facility maintains a staff of more than 1,000, making it the largest employer in the valley. The hospital remains steadfast in its commitment to meeting the needs of not only […]
Do you know the protocol to flushing hazardous chemicals off of your body in an emergency? It’s always a good rule of thumb to be knowledgeable on how to properly execute safety shower and eyewash performance in an emergency situation. Take the time to get to know the mechanics of the emergency equipment in your […]
With the excitement of family and friends coming over to celebrate Thanksgiving, it can be easy to forget to perform tasks that help keep the household safe and sound. Additionally, there is a lot more food that is being prepared than for your average daily meal. By following these helpful steps, you can ensure there […]
By Jim Schneider, Plumbing Engineer Magazine In many work environments, properly installed and utilized emergency fixtures can mean the difference between a minor injury and a major injury or worse. When health and safety is on the line, it’s important to make sure all necessary considerations are taken into account when facilities are being designed […]
There is no such thing as being too safe when experimenting in the laboratory. Follow these 6 easy steps to practice safe housekeeping in the laboratory. 1. Determine potential hazards. Be prepared for hazards that may likely happen by starting to review what has recently changed in the laboratory. If a change releases a trigger, […]
OSHA states, “We have the right to a safe workplace.” Each year, EHS Today searches for the safest companies in America. Haws Corporation® gives thanks to the companies in America that value safety and who take time to invest in it’s importance. 1. The AES Corporation Located in Peabody, Massachusetts, the AES Corporation is a global power […]
Eye safety can be overlooked in environments that do not often deal with hazardous materials. In the circumstance of an aquatics club, some employees are exposed to pool cleaning chemicals that are dangerous to the eyes if exposed. Looking to transition away from personal eyewash bottles, the Aquatics Department for the City of St. Albert in Alberta, […]
In the morning before hopping into the shower, you may overestimate how low your body temperature is and turn the shower dial to the hottest that it will reach. You then step your entire body into the water and react to the scalding hot water by stepping away from the water, and turning the dial […]
