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Chemical hazards in food production

CHEMICAL-RELATED incidents account for a significant share of workplace accidents in food and beverage manufacturing. From caustic detergents and aggressive sanitising agents to ammonia refrigerants and concentrated reagents used in testing labs, food facilities rely on chemicals that can cause serious harm if something goes wrong.

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Saline vs eye/face wash

WHEN IT comes to eye safety in the workplace, having the correct emergency eye-irrigation equipment can make all the difference between minor irritation and serious injury. Understanding the roles, strengths, and limitations of different eyewash solutions is key to protecting workers exposed to harmful substances.

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Most workplace injuries from harmful substances are burns

CHEMICAL BURNS continue to be the leading type of non-fatal injury caused by exposure to or contact with harmful substances in workplaces across Great Britain. They account for nearly 60% of all injuries in 2023/24, according to a Freedom of Information request submitted by Hughes Safety Showers.

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Correct safety shower position is vital

THE RAPID response to emergency situations can often be the line between minor inconvenience and severe injury, so the correct position of your safety shower and eye/face wash equipment is vital.

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Emergency safety showers in wastewater treatment

WASTEWATER TREATMENT plants are vital to public health and the environment, quietly processing the substances that keep our communities clean. Yet, behind the scenes, the essential work performed by plant personnel often involves exposure to significant hazards

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Weekly activation test

EUROPEAN AND International standards (EN15154 and ANSI/ISEA Z358.1-2014) state that safety showers and eye/face wash equipment should be visually inspected and activated on a weekly basis.

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