productWHEN CHEMICAL exposure occurs, every second counts. Effective emergency response requires that safety showers and eye/face wash facilities deliver not only immediate but also safe decontamination.
productCHEMICAL 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.
productAS OF 2025, the marine offshore sector is navigating a wave of growth driven by both traditional oil and gas and the rising tide of renewables.
productTHE 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.
productWASTEWATER 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
productEUROPEAN 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.
productNATURAL GAS currently makes up about a quarter of the world’s energy provisions. It undergoes a liquefication process and is transported through pressurised pipes and specialist cargo ships.
productTHE AMERICAN National Standards Institute are responsible for the internationally recognised safety standard ANSI Z358.1-2014 surrounding safety shower and eye/face wash equipment, and EN15154 as the European equivalent.
productWHEN IT comes to workplace safety, guidelines around hazardous substances and decontamination can often lack clarity, says Hughes Safety.
productIT IS vital to ensure that workers in the construction industry are aware of the dangers in their role and implement suitable measures should an emergency occur.
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